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Montserrat Alternates
About Montserrat Alternates
- Source
- Google Fonts ↗
- Classification
- sans-serif
- Weights
- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900
- Features
- Italics
Free to use, modify, and distribute. Can be used commercially without attribution.
What's allowed?
- ✓ Client work
- ✓ SaaS / Web apps
- ✓ YouTube / Video
- ✓ Sell products
- ✓ Print materials
Note: Derivative fonts must use the same license.
Full license guide →Montserrat Alternates is the sister family to Montserrat, featuring alternative letterforms with softer, more curved shapes. Designed by Julieta Ulanovsky and collaborators, it provides a subtly distinctive take on the Montserrat aesthetic while maintaining the same geometric DNA.
History and Design
Julieta Ulanovsky developed Montserrat Alternates alongside the main Montserrat family, drawing on the same Buenos Aires neighborhood signage that inspired the original. The "Alternates" variant swaps several key letterforms for softer, rounder versions — giving text a slightly more characterful appearance without departing from Montserrat's foundational geometry.
Why Montserrat Alternates Stands Out
Where standard Montserrat is crisp and uniform, Alternates introduces subtle curves that add personality. The differences are most visible in specific characters where straight cuts become rounded terminals. This makes it ideal for brands that want a geometric sans with a touch more warmth and distinction.
Technical Features
- 18 styles: 9 weights from Thin (100) to Black (900), each with italics
- Extended language support: Latin, Cyrillic, and Vietnamese
- OpenType features: Stylistic alternates, tabular figures
- Metric-compatible with Montserrat: Same widths, safe to mix in layouts
Best Use Cases
Montserrat Alternates excels in:
- Brand identity: When standard Montserrat feels too generic
- Display headlines: The curved forms add character at large sizes
- Creative projects: Portfolios, presentations, and marketing collateral
- Bilingual layouts: Full Cyrillic and Vietnamese support
Usage Tips
Use Montserrat Alternates when you want the familiarity of Montserrat with a bit more personality. The curved letterforms are most visible in headlines and larger text. For body copy, the difference from standard Montserrat is subtle. Mix freely with Montserrat in the same layout — the shared metrics ensure seamless pairing.
Is Montserrat Alternates on Google Fonts?
Yes, Montserrat Alternates is available for free on Google Fonts. Get Montserrat Alternates on Google Fonts ↗
Alternative For (12)
Montserrat Alternates is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:
Montserrat's sister family with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat's sister family with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat's sister family with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat's sister family with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat's sister family with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat's sister family with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat variant with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat variant with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat variant with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Montserrat variant with softer, curved alternate letterforms
Compare Montserrat Alternates
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How to Use Montserrat Alternates
Copy these code snippets to quickly add Montserrat Alternates to your project.
CSS code for Montserrat Alternates
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat+Alternates:wght@100;200;300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');HTML code for Montserrat Alternates
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat+Alternates:wght@100;200;300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">Tailwind code for Montserrat Alternates
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
extend: {
fontFamily: {
'montserrat-alternates': ['"Montserrat Alternates"', 'sans-serif'],
},
},
},
}
// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-montserrat-alternates">Your text here</p>Next.js code for Montserrat Alternates
// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Montserrat_Alternates } from 'next/font/google';
const montserrat_alternates = Montserrat_Alternates({
subsets: ['latin'],
weight: ['100', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '700', '800', '900'],
});
export default function Component() {
return (
<p className={montserrat_alternates.className}>
Your text here
</p>
);
}
// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: '"Montserrat Alternates"' }}>Your text</p>Expo and React Native code for Montserrat Alternates
// Install: npx expo install @expo-google-fonts/montserrat-alternates expo-font
import { useFonts, Montserrat_Alternates_400Regular } from '@expo-google-fonts/montserrat-alternates';
export default function App() {
const [fontsLoaded] = useFonts({
Montserrat_Alternates_400Regular,
});
if (!fontsLoaded) return null;
return (
<Text style={{ fontFamily: 'Montserrat_Alternates_400Regular' }}>
Your text here
</Text>
);
}