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Arbutus Slab + IM Fell Double Pica

Score 70.0/100Arbutus Slab IM Fell Double Pica
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Heading · Arbutus Slab

Why Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica make a useful type team.

Body · IM Fell Double Pica

Arbutus Slab has a IM Fell Double Pica character, while Modern, Clean brings a Clean, Professional role to the page. Their difference creates hierarchy without requiring heavy decoration or extra visual effects.

EDITORIAL / BRAND / DIGITAL

Arbutus Slab for impact. IM Fell Double Pica for flow.

The strongest use of Arbutus Slab is often in display moments, where its personality can be seen quickly. IM Fell Double Pica then gives paragraphs and interface copy a steadier rhythm.

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Live previewArbutus Slab × IM Fell Double Pica
Why Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica make a useful type team.
Arbutus Slab has a IM Fell Double Pica character, while Modern, Clean brings a Clean, Professional role to the page. Their difference creates hierarchy without requiring heavy decoration or extra visual effects.

Typography Specimen

See the pairing across real type roles.

From headlines and paragraphs to navigation, buttons, captions and quotes, this specimen shows how the two typefaces can build a complete visual language.

HeadingArbutus SlabBodyIM Fell Double Pica
TYPE STUDY / 01Arbutus Slab × IM Fell Double Pica

Arbutus Slab × IM Fell Double Pica / type relationship

Different roles. One clear voice.

Place Arbutus Slab where readers should look first and IM Fell Double Pica where they need to slow down and absorb information. The result is a practical hierarchy that remains recognizably tied to the same pairing.

Article

When Arbutus Slab leads, IM Fell Double Pica gives the page balance.

Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica do not need to compete. Their roles become clearer when the first face is reserved for headlines and statements while the second handles paragraphs, labels and secondary information.

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Brand statement

Built around the contrast of Arbutus Slab + IM Fell Double Pica.

For identity work, Arbutus Slab can become the recognizable headline voice while IM Fell Double Pica supplies consistency across supporting applications.

Quote
“Use Arbutus Slab to attract attention; use IM Fell Double Pica to keep it.”
— Design principle / 2026
Interface
Arbutus Slab heading / IM Fell Double Pica bodyUpdated today · 12 min read
Type scale
AaDisplay72 / 1.0
AaHeading40 / 1.1
AaBody18 / 1.65
AaCaption12 / 1.4

Real-world templates

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Use practical layouts to judge the relationship between the heading and body faces before you commit to a design direction.

studio / journal
Arbutus Slab × IM Fell Double Pica · type study

Arbutus Slab leads. IM Fell Double Pica supports.

The hierarchy here is intentionally simple: Arbutus Slab takes the prominent role and IM Fell Double Pica handles the supporting message so the layout stays expressive without becoming difficult to scan.

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01Arbutus Slab creates hierarchy.
02IM Fell Double Pica carries continuity.
03Spacing creates rhythm.
north / digital studio
Independent digital studio

A clearer message with Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica.

Arbutus Slab gives the headline a distinct presence, while IM Fell Double Pica makes the supporting message easier to navigate.

70.0pairing score
for this type study
selected work / 2026
Creative portfolio

Selected work in Arbutus Slab + IM Fell Double Pica.

Use Arbutus Slab for the project voice and IM Fell Double Pica for the details that help visitors understand the work.

01 / IdentityField NotesStrategy · Art direction · Type
02 / DigitalCommon GroundUX · Interface · Content
03 / EditorialAfter HoursPublishing · Direction · Print
atelier / brand system
ATELIER
NO. 07
Objects for everyday rituals

Designed to be noticed.
Made to be remembered.

A confident headline face can give a brand a signature. A calmer body face keeps the system useful across packaging, web and editorial content.

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TYPOGRAPHY NOTE / 04

Arbutus Slab leads.<br>IM Fell Double Pica follows.

A simple hierarchy that lets Arbutus Slab create the hook and IM Fell Double Pica carry the supporting thought.

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Pairing guide

How Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica work together.

With a Usable match result, Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica offer a useful hierarchy to test across editorial layouts, portfolios, brand pages and digital content. The strongest results come from giving each typeface a distinct job.

Why this pairing works

Modern, Clean paired with Clean, Professional creates a balanced starting point. The combination becomes more convincing when Arbutus Slab handles the strongest moments and IM Fell Double Pica carries the longer reading passages.

Best uses

This pairing is especially suitable for editorial layouts, portfolios, brand pages and digital content. Start with a clear heading-to-body hierarchy, then adjust size, weight and spacing to match the project.

Typography tips

Keep Arbutus Slab visually distinct from IM Fell Double Pica rather than matching their sizes too closely. A noticeable hierarchy helps the pairing communicate structure without making the page feel fragmented.

How to evaluate it

Test Arbutus Slab in headlines, navigation or key statements and IM Fell Double Pica in paragraphs, descriptions and metadata. Check the relationship at both large display sizes and comfortable reading sizes.

Frequently asked questions

Are Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica a good font pairing?

Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica currently score 69.95/100, classified as Usable match. The score is a design-oriented starting point; use the live preview to confirm the visual result for your project.

Which font should be used for headings?

Arbutus Slab is assigned the Heading role in this pairing. Its job is to create the strongest visual entry point, while IM Fell Double Pica supports the body and secondary information.

Which font should be used for body text?

IM Fell Double Pica is assigned the Body role. Use it for paragraphs, descriptions, captions and other text that needs a steady reading rhythm.

What projects suit the Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica pairing?

The pairing is suited to editorial layouts, portfolios, brand pages and digital content. Its usefulness comes from keeping the two typefaces in complementary roles rather than asking them to perform identically.

How should I adjust Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica in a real design?

Start with a clear size and weight contrast, then tune line-height and letter-spacing. Compare the pairing in headlines, long-form text and interface elements before finalizing the system.

Complete pairing experience

Why Arbutus Slab and IM Fell Double Pica make a useful type team.

Modern, Clean paired with Clean, Professional creates a balanced starting point. editorial layouts, portfolios, brand pages and digital content.

Heading

Arbutus Slab

Role
Heading
Source style
Modern, Clean
Weight signal
Variable / flexible
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Body

IM Fell Double Pica

Role
Body
Source style
Clean, Professional
Weight signal
Variable / flexible
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Use this pairing

Copy the essential CSS

Use Arbutus Slab for the primary role and IM Fell Double Pica for supporting content, then refine sizes, weights and spacing for your project.

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: 'Arbutus Slab', Arial, sans-serif; }
body, p { font-family: 'IM Fell Double Pica', Arial, sans-serif; }
Pairing score
70.0/100

Usable match

A weighted assessment of contrast, harmony, readability, style, weight balance, use case and popularity.

Confidence87.0/100Very good

Good confidence: most of the signals used by the engine are well supported.

Designer read

Why these fonts work together

Weight Balance is excellent. The overall score combines all seven signals using their published weights.

Weight Balance94
ContrastGood
70.0/100

Measures whether the two fonts create enough visual difference to establish hierarchy without feeling disconnected.

20% contribution+14.00 points
HarmonyFair
66.0/100

Measures how naturally the two typefaces relate in proportion, character and family combination.

20% contribution+13.20 points
ReadabilityGood
72.0/100

Measures how suitable the selected body font is for comfortable reading alongside the heading font.

20% contribution+14.40 points
StyleFair
65.0/100

Measures whether the personalities of the two fonts support the same visual direction.

15% contribution+9.75 points
Weight BalanceExcellent
94.0/100

Measures the balance of typographic thickness and hierarchy between heading and body roles.

10% contribution+9.40 points
Use CaseFair
62.0/100

Measures how practical the pairing is for common design contexts such as websites, editorial layouts and branding.

10% contribution+6.20 points
PopularityFair
60.0/100

Uses available source popularity data as a small supporting signal; it is never the main reason a pair is recommended.

5% contribution+3.00 points
How this score is calculatedTechnical detail for designers

The overall score is a weighted average of seven design signals. Each signal is scored from 0–100 and multiplied by its contribution weight. Confidence is separate: it describes the strength of the evidence behind those signals.

Contrast70.0 × 20% = 14.00
Harmony66.0 × 20% = 13.20
Readability72.0 × 20% = 14.40
Style65.0 × 15% = 9.75
Weight Balance94.0 × 10% = 9.40
Use Case62.0 × 10% = 6.20
Popularity60.0 × 5% = 3.00
Overall pairing score69.95/100