Variable Fonts in Real Life: A Practical Look

Rachel Andrew shares a practical guide that dives into the real-world applications of variable fonts, complete with plenty of examples.

If you have yet to make the leap to variable fonts, a new article by Roman Shamin and Travis Turner of Evil Martians offers compelling use cases and arguments for why your next project should adopt the technology. The guide details how variable fonts can address common design challenges.

Browser support for variable fonts is now excellent. Not only do they offer performance benefits—since the browser downloads just a single font file for all variations—but they also enable precise matching of font weights to logos and other design elements. Furthermore, the article highlights how variable fonts can help resolve contrast issues between light and dark modes and improve the readability of small text.