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Mixing multiple typefaces is common practise in visual design. Using different typefaces together can add visual interest, guide the viewers eye, and take advantage of each font’s ideal size for readability. However, a poorly chosen combination can produce an unpleasant result.

How can we know which typefaces mix well? As with most questions in design there is no definitive answer as it comes down to good judgement by the designer.

Fortunately, there is an excellent chart available to assist in the decision process: Mixing Typefaces (PDF). It contains 22 common fonts arranged into a grid which allows you to look up any combination of fonts and quickly see, on a scale of 1-3, how well they are likely to mix.

Download the PDF and have a look.