#type pairings

ESTJ's perfect. They have to be. With their aesthetic and precise organization for everything in their life, they walk on with a smug smile. They're the perfect metal clinking and whirring of machines working in sync. They're the certain crisp clear voice that cuts through the air. Their confidence. It doesn't falter.

INTJ looks at them. It's the unblinking strong gaze that they don't purposefully intend, but pushes onwards out of mere focus and a steady train of thought. They're the planning and algorithms of machines. They're the solid grounded voice that's neither harsh nor soft. Their intensity. It matches ESTJ's somehow.

“We can refine what already is.”

“We need a new solution. Efficiency is–”

They can casually get deep fast into discussions. Politics. Business. Technology, sometimes. They're like gears interlocking. Retrospection with foresight. A shared passion for efficiency. Straight to the point and logical. ESTJ's glad to find somebody who isn't so easily offended, but ready to strike back with another perspective and equally sharp arguments. INTJ's secretly thankful that someone puts up with their ramblings about proposed solutions and ideas and even joins in.

They throw their harshness at each other. ESTJ remarks bluntly. INTJ replies, blasé yet witty. The former shakes their head, undeniably amused; the latter scoffs. But they laugh hardest around each other. Sometimes it even goes down to the most ridiculous retorts, but they keep going strong.

They like the same strong coffee in the morning. Compatible routines – just that ESTJ wakes up a little earlier and goes out more often. But when they get home, they're both loose. ESTJ doesn't need to put up their perfect persona. They can just be who they are. And INTJ's silence isn't berated or feared, just accepted. Appreciated. And late at night, when they're tired but content and strangely reminded of how lucky they are with their lives, they smile. Genuinely.

“Good night.”

“You too. Sleep tight.”

And for a while they're just certain of the warmth in that instant – for a moment, and all that have been and those to come, that, at least, is what they hold on to.

Hey tumblr people! I spent an afternoon making font pairings that I like together, because that is the most productive use of my time I could possibly think of.

Here's a collection of combos I either use a lot, or liked together.

1. Amatic & Hattori Hanzo.

Not perfect, but I like these together more than I like them with any other font - Amatic is semi-handwritten, best meant for accent, and Hattori Hanzo is a super 'friendly' sans serif. This would work well if you're trying to come across as young or ~quirky without seeming too informal. Good for startups, probably.

2. Bebas Neue & Open Sans.

Super easy sans serif combination. Basically design autopilot, everyone I know overuses this to hell and back. Ideally, I like Open Sans for shorter copy than used here, because I have a hard time reading heavier body text. But that's a personal preference.

3. Code & Futura.

This would work well for a high fashion or luxe brand, while still keeping a modern feel. Code is used with a lot of overlay & neon line effects for posters, but I think it has a lot of potential for cleaner headline use.

4. Delicious & PT Sans.

Simple, reasonably appealing, friendly. Delicious is wonderfully versatile. (and affordable.)

5. Dosis & PT Sans.

A variation on the above, but Dosis adds a rounder, more playful feel to the headline. Another one that would be good for startups.  

6. League Gothic & Garamond

Great for news sites or more serious blogs. It's modern and readable, but still reads as "newspaper". Super popular combination, but one I like, so I'm including it.

7. Mensch & Hattori Hanzo.

Professional, but not as approachable as the Dosis & PT. Would work well for a small business. I'd recommend against using Hattori for large chunks of body copy, though.

8. Pacifico & Helvetica Light.

This is the combination I've used for awhile on my pricing guide & resume, because it's easy and works well with my general style of work. Script fonts like Pacifico are super trendy, but need a clean sans serif to balance them out-- otherwise you risk creating a huge, gaudy clusterfuck.

9. Steelfish & PT Sans.

This would work well for a less playful blog, or a web business. It's readable & professional.

10. Stereofidelic & Delicious.

Stereofidelic reminds me of Bebas Neue--a super tripped out, fun version of Bebas Neue. It's still readable, but go with a low-key sans serif like Delicious to tone it down a little.

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