Why Google Fonts Don't Work in Email
Email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail) don't support @import or <link> font loading. If you specify a Google Font in your email signature, it will fall back to the default font. You must use web-safe fonts — fonts that are pre-installed on virtually every device.
Web-Safe Fonts for Email Signatures
| Font | Best For | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Arial | Universal default | Clean, neutral, corporate |
| Helvetica | Design/creative | Modern, Swiss, premium |
| Verdana | Small screens | Wide, very readable |
| Trebuchet MS | Creative industries | Friendly, contemporary |
| Tahoma | Compact signatures | Clean, tight spacing |
| Georgia | Law/finance/executive | Elegant, traditional |
| Times New Roman | Government/academic | Formal, authoritative |
Font Size Recommendations
- Name: 14–16px (slightly larger, bold)
- Job title: 12–13px
- Contact details: 12–13px
- Disclaimer: 9–10px (smaller, lighter colour)
Font Stack Best Practice
Always include fallback fonts in your font-family declaration:
font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
Font by Profession
Corporate / Finance
Arial or Georgia — professional, trustworthy
Creative / Design
Helvetica or Trebuchet MS — modern, creative feel
Legal / Government
Georgia or Times New Roman — formal, authoritative
Tech / Startup
Arial or Verdana — clean, approachable
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