Archivo Narrow

Name: Archivo Narrow
Author: Omnibus-Type

Archivo Narrow delivers clean, contemporary letterforms optimized for digital interfaces and modern design systems.

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Sans Serifby Omnibus-Type90% Accessible

Characters256

Glyphs307

Typography Tools

Best Ways to Use Archivo Narrow

Best Font Pairings for Archivo Narrow

TypeSmith curates 3 expert font pairings for Archivo Narrow, including combinations with Cormorant, Lora and Merriweather.

Each pairing includes accessibility ratings, expert reasoning, and usage recommendations for web and print design.

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TypeSmith's interactive testing tool lets you preview Archivo Narrow with any font combination in real-time, optimized for sans serif characteristics.

Adjust font sizes, weights, and see live typography specimens including editorial layouts, code editors, and UI components.

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In Context

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Archivo Narrow Editorial Specimen

Archivo Narrow in Editorial Context

Archivo Narrow is a sans serif typeface by Omnibus-Type suited for editorial layouts and long-form reading.

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Typeface Designer • Sans Serif

Archivo Narrow demonstrates editorial readability through balanced proportions and consistent stroke weight. As a sans serif typeface, it delivers clear letterforms that sustain reader engagement across extended passages of text.

The weight range of Archivo Narrow supports typographic hierarchy within editorial layouts. Headline weights establish visual anchors while lighter weights maintain comfortable reading rhythm in body text columns.

Designed by Omnibus-Type, Archivo Narrow balances personality with function — providing enough character to establish visual identity without compromising the legibility that editorial contexts demand.

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Archivo Narrow Typography

A sans serif typeface for UI components.

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Archivo Narrow Specimen

Archivo Narrow

Archivo Narrow is a sans serif typeface by Omnibus-Type built for display contexts.

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Tagline Pairings

Archivo Narrow— sans serif typeface

Archivo NarrowBy Omnibus-Type

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Editorial

Magazine-style headline and body text layout

Character Set

Archivo Narrow Glyphs & Characters

Size48

Showing 62 of 187 charactersDouble-click to copy • Click for details

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

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Body Copy

Body Text with Archivo Narrow

TypeSmith provides optimized body text specifications for Archivo Narrow, including recommended sizes, line heights, and letter spacing for long-form content. These settings ensure maximum readability across devices and screen sizes.

Archivo Narrow demonstrates exceptional body text performance with balanced proportions and consistent stroke widths that enhance readability across paragraph lengths.

When setting Archivo Narrow for body copy, TypeSmith recommends these optimized specifications. The carefully tuned metrics ensure comfortable reading at extended lengths while maintaining the typeface's distinctive character.

Archivo Narrow small text sizes retain legibility through well-defined letterforms. Caption and footnote applications benefit from the font's clear x-height and open counters.

Element	Weight	Size	Line Height	Tracking	Preview
Body Text	Regular	16px	24px	0.5px	Archivo Narrow delivers excellent readability for body copy
Italicized	Regular Italic	16px	24px	0.5px	Archivo Narrow italic provides elegant emphasis
Bold	Bold	16px	24px	0.5px	Archivo Narrow bold creates strong visual hierarchy
Small Caps	Regular	16px	24px	0.5px	Archivo Narrow typography specimen
Secondary Text	Medium	14px	20px	0.5px	Archivo Narrow typography specimen

.your-class { font-family: 'Archivo Narrow'; }

Quick Start

Using Archivo Narrow in Your Design

HTML Link Tag

Add to your <head> section

<link href="https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=Archivo+Narrow:400,700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

CSS @import

Add at top of your stylesheet

@import url('https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=Archivo+Narrow:400,700&display=swap');

CSS @font-face

Self-host the font files

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Archivo Narrow';
  src: url('https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Archivo+Narrow');
  font-display: swap;
}

Implementation

Archivo Narrow CSS Implementation

Standard CSS

css

Apply directly to any CSS class or selector.

 1.my-text {
 2  font-family: 'Archivo Narrow', sans-serif;
 3  font-weight: 400;
 4}

SCSS Variable

scss

Define once, use throughout your stylesheet.

 1$font-primary: 'Archivo Narrow', sans-serif;
 2
 3.my-text {
 4  font-family: $font-primary;
 5}

Tailwind CSS

config

Configure once, apply with utility classes.

 1// tailwind.config.js
 2module.exports = {
 3  theme: {
 4    extend: {
 5      fontFamily: {
 6        'archivo-narrow': ['Archivo Narrow', 'sans-serif'],
 7      },
 8    },
 9  },
10}
11
12// Usage in HTML
13<p class="font-archivo-narrow">Your text here</p>

About

Archivo Narrow Background & Features

Omnibus-Type

Sans Serif

Open Source

Archivo Narrow balances human touch and calligraphic influence, making it well-suited for mobile applications. Its clean lines and modern aesthetic contribute to its versatile character. Particularly effective for mobile applications and corporate branding, Archivo Narrow adapts confidently across design contexts. Extended language coverage includes Archivo Narrow supports a wide range of languages, including Western European, Central/Eastern Europ....

Archivo Narrow was created by Omnibus-Type. Known for display typeface design, the designer's expertise shapes Archivo Narrow's glyph proportions, stroke consistency, and typographic color.

As a Sans Serif typeface in the Vox-ATypI Lineal classification, Archivo Narrow features no serif extensions on stroke terminals and stroke contrast ranging from monolinear to subtly modulated. These optical characteristics make it well-suited for screen-first digital products and web applications.

Archivo Narrow is available in a single weight, offering focused typographic consistency for both digital and print applications, with 3 font pairings curated.

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Best Ways to Use Archivo Narrow

Best Font Pairings for Archivo Narrow

Test Archivo Narrow Font Pairings Live

In Context

Archivo Narrow Typography

Archivo Narrow

Character Set

Type Scale

Body Text with Archivo Narrow

Quick Start

HTML Link Tag

CSS @import

CSS @font-face

Implementation

Standard CSS

SCSS Variable

Tailwind CSS

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Western European

Nordic

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