Shrimp+Pulsewidth
Shrimp's clean aesthetic provides the perfect foundation for Pulsewidth's expressive style
Shrimp headlines + Pulsewidth body
Shrimp + Pulsewidth Font Pairing
This font pairing combines Shrimp headlines with Pulsewidth body text. The typographic hierarchy creates professional contrast for web, print, and application interfaces.
Pulsewidth headlines + Shrimp body
Pulsewidth + Shrimp Font Pairing
Reversing the roles demonstrates the versatility of this Sans Serif and Display font pairing for diverse design applications.
Why This Pairing Works
- Complementary Contrast: Shrimp's clean, modern letterforms without decorative terminals pairs effectively with Pulsewidth's distinctive letterforms designed for large sizes, creating visual interest without conflict.
- Functional Balance: Each typeface excels in its role—Shrimp maximizing readability at all sizes while Pulsewidth focuses on establishing strong brand recognition.
- Readability: Pulsewidth's unique design details that command attention complements Shrimp'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 poster and advertising design.
Best Used For
Web Design & Digital Interfaces
Use Shrimp for headlines, navigation, and hero sections where impact matters. Apply Pulsewidth to body copy, UI elements, and supporting text for optimal screen readability.
Print & Editorial
Shrimp excels in digital interfaces and web applications, while Pulsewidth provides the establishing strong brand recognition needed for extended reading in magazines, brochures, and reports.
Brand Identity
Establish your primary brand voice with Shrimp in logos and key messaging. Extend the system with Pulsewidth across marketing materials and corporate communications.
Recommended Sizing
- Shrimp: 24px–72px for headings, 18px–24px for subheadings
- Pulsewidth: 14px–18px for body text, 12px–14px for captions