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width: 300px;"></div></div></form></div><hr><div class="post__entry"><h5>In This Issue…</h5><ul><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Font of the Week: </span><a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Merriweather"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather</span></a></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What’s New in Branding: Zooplus </span></li></ul><figure class="post__image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/how-to-use-merriweather-quote.png" alt="merriweather font inspiration example" width="1200" height="700" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-quote-xs.png 300w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-quote-sm.png 480w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-quote-md.png 768w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-quote-lg.png 1024w"><figcaption>merriweather font example</figcaption></figure><h5><strong>Font of the Week</strong></h5><h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspiration Behind Merriweather</span></h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather is a serif font created for on-screen reading. It is characterized by its slightly condensed letterforms and strong presence, offering both traditional style and modern legibility. With its condensed letterforms and traditional serif style, it is ideal for long-form content such as books or articles. The font’s sturdy, classic appearance offers a perfect balance between elegance and readability for on-screen text.</span></p><p> </p><div class="button-container"><a href="https://typogram.co/"><button class="pink-button">Create Something Beautiful with Merriweather</button></a></div><h3><strong>Merriweather Font Details</strong></h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Classic Serif: Merriweather’s serif design brings a sense of tradition and reliability to any text. </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Optimized for Screen: Despite its classic look, it’s optimized for digital reading, making it perfect for web and e-book content. </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Readable at Small Sizes: Its slightly condensed letterforms and high x-height make it highly legible even at small sizes.</span></li></ul><figure class="post__image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/how-to-use-merriweather-font-font-weights-2.jpg" alt="merriweather font weight" width="1200" height="700" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-font-weights-2-xs.jpg 300w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-font-weights-2-sm.jpg 480w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-font-weights-2-md.jpg 768w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-font-weights-2-lg.jpg 1024w"></figure><figure class="post__image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/how-to-use-merriweather-font-details-for-design-2.jpg" alt="merriweather font details" width="1200" height="700" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-details-for-design-2-xs.jpg 300w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-details-for-design-2-sm.jpg 480w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-details-for-design-2-md.jpg 768w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-font-details-for-design-2-lg.jpg 1024w"></figure><h3><strong>How to Use Merriweather for Logo</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather is a serif font that evokes tradition, reliability, and sophistication. It’s perfect for logos of heritage brands, publications, or any company that wants to convey a classic and trustworthy image. Its readability makes it suitable for both bold and refined logo designs.</span></p><h3><strong>How to Use Merriweather for Branding & Marketing</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather’s classic and reliable style is great for branding that emphasizes heritage and trust. It works well for financial services, law firms, and traditional industries. Use it in print ads, corporate materials, and editorial content where a timeless and credible look is essential.</span></p><p><strong>Merriweather Font Pairings:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather + <a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/how-to-use-raleway-font.html">Raleway</a></span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather + <a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/how-to-use-open-sans-font.html">Open Sans</a></span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merriweather + <a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/how-to-use-montserrat-font.html">Montserrat</a></span></li></ul><figure class="post__image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/merriweather-font-pairings.jpg" alt="merriweather font pairings" width="1722" height="662" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/merriweather-font-pairings-xs.jpg 300w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/merriweather-font-pairings-sm.jpg 480w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/merriweather-font-pairings-md.jpg 768w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/merriweather-font-pairings-lg.jpg 1024w"><figcaption>Merriweather font pairings</figcaption></figure><h5>Brand Identity Example of the Week</h5><h3><strong>Zooplus</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zooplus is a leading online retailer specializing in pet supplies across Europe.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zooplus' old design featured a more conventional pet-focused identity, with straightforward branding elements. The new design introduces playful touches, such as a refreshed logo with distinctive “eyes,” while keeping the familiar green color palette This updated look emphasizes fun and personalization. </span></p><figure class="post__image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/branding-example-merriweather.png" alt="merriweather branding inspirations" width="1200" height="574" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/branding-example-merriweather-xs.png 300w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/branding-example-merriweather-sm.png 480w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/branding-example-merriweather-md.png 768w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/branding-example-merriweather-lg.png 1024w"></figure><h5>Color Inspiration of the Week</h5><p>This week, enjoy beautiful spring color palette inspired by Monet's garden. </p><figure class="post__image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/how-to-use-merriweather-color-inspiration.jpg" alt="merriweather spring color palettes" width="1200" height="700" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-color-inspiration-xs.jpg 300w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-color-inspiration-sm.jpg 480w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-color-inspiration-md.jpg 768w, https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/posts/129/responsive/how-to-use-merriweather-color-inspiration-lg.jpg 1024w"></figure><p> </p></div><footer class="post__footer"><div class="post__last-updated">This article was updated on March 14, 2025</div><div class="post__footer__col"><ul class="post__tag"><li><a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/tags/sans-serif/">Sans Serif</a></li><li><a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/tags/serif/">Serif</a></li></ul><div class="post__share"></div></div><nav class="post__nav"><div class="post__nav__prev">Previous Post<h5><a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/how-to-use-poppins-font.html" class="inverse" rel="prev">Reviewing Poppins: The Perfect Geometric Sans Serif</a></h5></div><div class="post__nav__next">Next Post<h5><a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/how-to-use-open-sans-font.html" class="inverse" rel="next">How to Use Open Sans with Logo Examples</a></h5></div></nav><div class="post__bio"><img src="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/media/website/typogram-profile-hs.png" loading="eager" height="600" width="601" alt="Hua Shu"><div><h3><a href="https://typogram.co/font-discovery/authors/hua-shu/" class="inverse" title="Hua Shu">Hua Shu</a></h3><p>Hua is a co-founder of Typogram. 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