# Sturdy slab + open sans — type pairing recipe

## The idea

- A bold slab serif gives headings a solid, workmanlike weight, and a light, open sans balances it so the text never feels heavy.

## Use it for

- Community groups and local services
- Outdoor gear and workshops
- Newsletters with a friendly, practical tone

## Avoid it when

- The brand is delicate or luxurious
- Headings need to be very long

## The faces

- Headings: Zilla Slab, weights 600, 700 (self-hosted from @fontsource/zilla-slab)
- Body: Nunito Sans, weights 400, 700 (self-hosted from @fontsource/nunito-sans)

## Scale and rhythm

- Scale: 15px, 17px, 20px, 26px, 36px, 50px
- Line height: 1.15 for headings, 1.6 for body text

## Principles

- Use the slab in bold for short, punchy headings
- Keep headings to two lines at most
- Pair the slab with generous white space so it does not shout
- Use the sans for all body text, lists and buttons
- Underline links in the body; keep the slab for headings only