# Typography

> Lexend as the primary typeface, Merriweather as the secondary, with weights and line height.

Source: https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/en/typography

Visco uses two typefaces: Lexend for almost everything, and Merriweather for long texts.

## Lexend

Lexend is the standard typeface for all Visco communication. It is a calm, modern typeface designed to be easy to read.

**Lexend**: Primary typeface

| Weight | Value | Use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lexend Bold | 700 | Headings |
| Lexend SemiBold | 600 | Subheadings |
| Lexend Regular | 400 | Body text |
| Lexend Light | 300 | Body text, in a more open layout |

Line height 120 to 140%. Keep enough white space around blocks of text and use a clear hierarchy: title, subtitle, body.

### Why Lexend

- It reduces reading fatigue.
- It works in print and on screen.
- It helps people with dyslexia or lower reading skills.

## Merriweather

Merriweather supports Lexend in long texts, such as reports, articles, interviews and explanatory pieces.

**Merriweather**: Secondary typeface

| Weight | Value | Use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merriweather Regular | 400 | Running text in reports and articles |
| Merriweather Bold | 700 | Emphasis and subheadings within long texts |
| Merriweather Light Italic | 300 | Captions and asides |

Line height 120 to 140%. Merriweather reads heavier than Lexend, so give it more white space.

### Why Merriweather

- It is a classic, warm typeface.
- It stays easy to read in long texts.
- It differs enough from Lexend to make the structure of a text clear.

> Use Merriweather only for long texts, and always together with Lexend for the headings and short texts.

## Licence

Both typefaces are under the SIL Open Font License. You are free to use them and to ship them with work you make for Visco, including commercially. The licence texts are in the brand kit, and also below as separate files.

## Files

| File | Format | Size | Usage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lexend-Thin.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-Thin.ttf) | TTF | 93 kB | Lexend Thin (100). Rarely needed. Only at very large sizes. |
| [Lexend-Light.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-Light.ttf) | TTF | 96 kB | Lexend Light (300). Body text in a more open layout. |
| [Lexend-Regular.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-Regular.ttf) | TTF | 96 kB | Lexend Regular (400). Body text. The default weight. |
| [Lexend-Medium.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-Medium.ttf) | TTF | 96 kB | Lexend Medium (500). Emphasis within running text, and quotes. |
| [Lexend-SemiBold.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-SemiBold.ttf) | TTF | 98 kB | Lexend SemiBold (600). Subheadings. |
| [Lexend-Bold.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-Bold.ttf) | TTF | 101 kB | Lexend Bold (700). Headings. |
| [Lexend-ExtraBold.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Lexend-ExtraBold.ttf) | TTF | 102 kB | Lexend ExtraBold (800). Titles at large sizes. |
| [OFL-Lexend.txt](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/OFL-Lexend.txt) | TXT | 4 kB | The Lexend licence: SIL Open Font License 1.1. Include it whenever you pass the font files on. |
| [Merriweather-Light.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-Light.ttf) | TTF | 145 kB | Merriweather Light (300). Long texts with a quiet grey value. |
| [Merriweather-LightItalic.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-LightItalic.ttf) | TTF | 139 kB | Merriweather LightItalic (300). Captions and asides. |
| [Merriweather-Regular.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-Regular.ttf) | TTF | 146 kB | Merriweather Regular (400). Running text in reports and articles. |
| [Merriweather-Italic.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-Italic.ttf) | TTF | 139 kB | Merriweather Italic (400). Emphasis within running text. |
| [Merriweather-Bold.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-Bold.ttf) | TTF | 139 kB | Merriweather Bold (700). Emphasis and subheadings within long texts. |
| [Merriweather-BoldItalic.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-BoldItalic.ttf) | TTF | 140 kB | Merriweather BoldItalic (700). Emphasis within an italic passage. |
| [Merriweather-Black.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-Black.ttf) | TTF | 138 kB | Merriweather Black (900). Rarely needed. Only when Bold falls too light. |
| [Merriweather-BlackItalic.ttf](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/Merriweather-BlackItalic.ttf) | TTF | 139 kB | Merriweather BlackItalic (900). Rarely needed. |
| [OFL-Merriweather.txt](https://brand.viscohoreca.nl/downloads/lettertypes/OFL-Merriweather.txt) | TXT | 4 kB | The Merriweather licence: SIL Open Font License 1.1. Include it whenever you pass the font files on. |