Selima+Overpass
Overpass's clean lines provide balance to Selima's decorative flourishes
Selima headlines + Overpass body
Selima + Overpass Font Pairing
This font pairing combines Selima headlines with Overpass body text. The typographic hierarchy creates professional contrast for web, print, and application interfaces.
Overpass headlines + Selima body
Overpass + Selima Font Pairing
Reversing the roles demonstrates the versatility of this Script and Sans Serif font pairing for diverse design applications.
Why This Pairing Works
- Complementary Contrast: Selima's clean, modern letterforms without decorative terminals pairs effectively with Overpass's clean, modern letterforms without decorative terminals, creating visual interest without conflict.
- Functional Balance: Each typeface excels in its role—Selima maximizing readability at all sizes while Overpass focuses on conveying modernity and innovation.
- Readability: Overpass's excellent screen legibility across devices complements Selima's geometric or humanist proportions for clarity, ensuring optimal legibility across contexts.
- Professional Appeal: Together, these typefaces create a sophisticated typographic system suitable for digital interfaces and web applications and modern brand identities.
Best Used For
Web Design & Digital Interfaces
Use Selima for headlines, navigation, and hero sections where impact matters. Apply Overpass to body copy, UI elements, and supporting text for optimal screen readability.
Print & Editorial
Selima excels in digital interfaces and web applications, while Overpass provides the conveying modernity and innovation needed for extended reading in magazines, brochures, and reports.
Brand Identity
Establish your primary brand voice with Selima in logos and key messaging. Extend the system with Overpass across marketing materials and corporate communications.
Recommended Sizing
- Selima: 24px–72px for headings, 18px–24px for subheadings
- Overpass: 14px–18px for body text, 12px–14px for captions