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Intent

Create memorable typography without applying decorative fonts indiscriminately or breaking readability, names, punctuation, and responsive fit.

Checks

  • Assign display, section, body, label, and data roles before selecting a second family.
  • Test the actual headline, names, punctuation, numerals, language coverage, available weights, and intended line count.
  • Use an expressive serif, italic, width, or display face selectively while keeping body copy and controls readable and stable.

Warnings

  • A fashionable font pairing is not successful when it creates brittle wrapping, weak body text, or inconsistent product naming.

Exceptions

  • An established design system may already define the complete type contract.