The Fonts We Actually Use (And Why They Work)
May 25, 2025

Here are five Adobe Fonts we use regularly—and why they’ve earned a permanent spot in our creative toolkit.

1. Articulat CF

Clean, geometric, and quietly assertive.

Articulat CF is a modern sans-serif with just enough edge to stand out, without shouting. It’s sharp, structured, and incredibly versatile across brand and digital touchpoints.

Use case: Use Articulat CF for a brand refresh, apply it across everything from UI design to pitch decks. It will bring clarity and consistency to an otherwise fragmented brand system.

  • Best for: Brand visuals, UI design, digital products
  • Avoid if: You’re aiming for something warm or whimsical
  • Pairs well with: Freight Text Pro – A strong serif that brings elegance and readability to body copy, beautifully balancing Articulat’s precision.

2. Baskerville URW

Timeless, trustworthy, and a little bit luxe.

A modern take on a classic serif, Baskerville URW is editorial without being fussy. It brings just the right amount of formality to long-form content or luxury branding.

Use case: Pair Baskerville URW with a modern sans to add authority to web copy and balance out minimalist identity with a nod to heritage.

  • Best for: High-end branding, editorial design, print
  • Avoid if: You want something ultra-contemporary or informal
  • Pairs well with: Proxima Nova – A clean sans-serif that keeps the tone modern and accessible, letting Baskerville bring the gravitas.

3. June Expt Variable

Bold, dynamic, and made to move.

This variable font is a bit of a wild card—in the best way. With flexible weights and expressive potential, June Expt shines in creative layouts where personality matters.

Use case: Use June Expt when creativity and flexibility matter. Its adaptability allows tailored typography across different channels without losing brand coherence.

  • Best for: Hero text, campaign branding, flexible layouts
  • Avoid if: You need subtlety or dense body copy
  • Pairs well with: Source Sans Pro – Neutral, legible, and quietly supportive, it lets June Expt take the spotlight without clutter.

4. Kensington

Friendly, structured, and easy on the eyes.

Kensington is a humanist sans-serif that brings personality without compromising professionalism. It’s one of those fonts that just works, especially in corporate identities that want a bit of warmth.

Use case: Use Kensington to keep things readable across presentations and templates, while giving the brand just a hint of charm.

  • Best for: Corporate branding, internal decks, reports
  • Avoid if: You need something edgy or design-forward
  • Pairs well with: Tiempos Text – A contemporary serif that complements Kensington’s openness with structured readability and quiet style.

5. Quiet Sans

Minimal. Refined. Confident.

Quiet Sans does exactly what it says on the tin. It doesn’t draw attention to itself—it lets your message do the talking. It’s our go-to when we want modern design that’s clean, but never cold.

Use case: Use Quiet Sans across website and email design. It keeps things sleek and professional, without feeling sterile.

  • Best for: Sleek web design, pitch decks, brand systems
  • Avoid if: You want flair, contrast, or strong typographic personality
  • Pairs well with: Cormorant Garamond – Adds a refined, elegant touch for headings and accents while letting Quiet Sans stay… well, quiet.

The Final Word

The best fonts don’t just look good. They work hard, guiding the eye, supporting the tone, and making everything feel more intentional.

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