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radix-typography

Set up pixel-perfect typography for Radix UI using vite-plugin-capsize-radix. Helps configure fonts, choose pairings, and integrate with your project.

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Radix Typography with Capsize

This skill helps you set up bulletproof typography for Radix UI applications using vite-plugin-capsize-radix. It generates CSS that trims the invisible whitespace above and below text (caused by font metrics), enabling pixel-perfect alignment.

What This Plugin Does

Traditional CSS font rendering includes invisible space above and below text based on the font's ascender/descender metrics. This makes precise layouts difficult. Capsize calculates these metrics and applies CSS pseudo-elements to trim the excess, so your text sits exactly where you specify.

This plugin:

  • Generates CSS that overrides Radix UI's typography variables
  • Creates font stacks with metric-aware fallbacks
  • Supports separate fonts for body text, headings, and code
  • Handles responsive sizing (mobile vs desktop)

Important: Spacing with Capsize

Because Capsize trims the invisible whitespace above and below text, adjacent text elements will sit directly against each other without any natural spacing. This is by design - it gives you precise control over layout.

You must explicitly add spacing between text elements using:

  • Flex with gap (recommended): <Flex direction="column" gap="2">
  • margin/padding: Apply to individual elements
  • Radix spacing props: mt, mb, my, etc.
tsx
// Without gap - heading and text will touch
<Flex direction="column">
  <Heading>Recipes</Heading>
  <Text>Define your chocolate recipes...</Text>
</Flex>

// With gap - natural spacing between elements
<Flex direction="column" gap="2">
  <Heading>Recipes</Heading>
  <Text>Define your chocolate recipes...</Text>
</Flex>

This explicit spacing model is more predictable than relying on font metrics and gives you pixel-perfect control over your layouts.

Preserving Descenders

Capsize trims text to the cap-height (top) and alphabetic baseline (bottom). This can clip descenders (the tails of letters like "g", "y", "p") on large headings with tight line-heights.

Add the preserve-descenders class to keep descenders visible:

tsx
<Heading size="9" className="preserve-descenders">
  Signal Sky
</Heading>

This disables the bottom trim while keeping the top tight. Use this on large display headings where you notice descender clipping.

Installation

bash
pnpm add vite-plugin-capsize-radix @capsizecss/metrics

Quick Start

1. Configure the Plugin

In vite.config.ts:

typescript
import { defineConfig } from "vite"
import react from "@vitejs/plugin-react"
import { capsizeRadixPlugin } from "vite-plugin-capsize-radix"

// Import metrics for your chosen fonts
import inter from "@capsizecss/metrics/inter"
import arial from "@capsizecss/metrics/arial"

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [
    react(),
    capsizeRadixPlugin({
      outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
      defaultFontStack: [inter, arial],
    }),
  ],
})

2. Install Fonts via Fontsource

For open source fonts, use @fontsource:

bash
pnpm add @fontsource/inter

3. Import CSS in Correct Order

In your entry file (e.g., main.tsx), the import order matters:

typescript
// 1. Radix base styles FIRST
import "@radix-ui/themes/styles.css"

// 2. Your font CSS from Fontsource
import "@fontsource/inter/latin.css"

// 3. Generated typography CSS LAST (overrides Radix variables)
import "/typography.css"

// 4. Your app styles
import "./App.css"

Critical: The generated typography CSS must come AFTER @radix-ui/themes/styles.css to properly override the CSS variables.

Using Fontsource Fonts

Fontsource provides npm packages for Google Fonts and other open source fonts. Each package includes the font files and CSS.

Installation Pattern

bash
# Install the font package
pnpm add @fontsource/[font-name]

# Install the metrics (usually same name, check @capsizecss/metrics)
# Metrics are included in @capsizecss/metrics

Import Patterns

typescript
// Full font (all weights, styles, subsets)
import "@fontsource/inter"

// Specific subset (recommended for performance)
import "@fontsource/inter/latin.css"

// Specific weight
import "@fontsource/inter/400.css"
import "@fontsource/inter/700.css"

// Variable font (if available)
import "@fontsource-variable/inter"

Common Fontsource Packages

Font Package Metrics Import
Albert Sans @fontsource/albert-sans @capsizecss/metrics/albertSans
Alegreya @fontsource/alegreya @capsizecss/metrics/alegreya
Alegreya Sans @fontsource/alegreya-sans @capsizecss/metrics/alegreyaSans
Archivo @fontsource/archivo @capsizecss/metrics/archivo
Arvo @fontsource/arvo @capsizecss/metrics/arvo
Atkinson Hyperlegible @fontsource/atkinson-hyperlegible @capsizecss/metrics/atkinsonHyperlegible
Be Vietnam Pro @fontsource/be-vietnam-pro @capsizecss/metrics/beVietnamPro
Bodoni Moda @fontsource/bodoni-moda @capsizecss/metrics/bodoniModa
Bricolage Grotesque @fontsource/bricolage-grotesque @capsizecss/metrics/bricolageGrotesque
Cabin @fontsource/cabin @capsizecss/metrics/cabin
Cabin Condensed @fontsource/cabin-condensed @capsizecss/metrics/cabinCondensed
Commissioner @fontsource/commissioner @capsizecss/metrics/commissioner
Crimson Text @fontsource/crimson-text @capsizecss/metrics/crimsonText
DM Sans @fontsource/dm-sans @capsizecss/metrics/dmSans
DM Serif Display @fontsource/dm-serif-display @capsizecss/metrics/dmSerifDisplay
DM Serif Text @fontsource/dm-serif-text @capsizecss/metrics/dmSerifText
Domine @fontsource/domine @capsizecss/metrics/domine
Epilogue @fontsource/epilogue @capsizecss/metrics/epilogue
Exo @fontsource/exo @capsizecss/metrics/exo
Figtree @fontsource/figtree @capsizecss/metrics/figtree
Fira Sans @fontsource/fira-sans @capsizecss/metrics/firaSans
Fraunces @fontsource/fraunces @capsizecss/metrics/fraunces
Geist @fontsource/geist-sans @capsizecss/metrics/geist
Instrument Sans @fontsource/instrument-sans @capsizecss/metrics/instrumentSans
Instrument Serif @fontsource/instrument-serif @capsizecss/metrics/instrumentSerif
Inter @fontsource/inter @capsizecss/metrics/inter
Josefin Sans @fontsource/josefin-sans @capsizecss/metrics/josefinSans
Lato @fontsource/lato @capsizecss/metrics/lato
Lexend @fontsource/lexend @capsizecss/metrics/lexend
Libre Baskerville @fontsource/libre-baskerville @capsizecss/metrics/libreBaskerville
Literata @fontsource/literata @capsizecss/metrics/literata
Lora @fontsource/lora @capsizecss/metrics/lora
Manrope @fontsource/manrope @capsizecss/metrics/manrope
Merriweather @fontsource/merriweather @capsizecss/metrics/merriweather
Merriweather Sans @fontsource/merriweather-sans @capsizecss/metrics/merriweatherSans
Montserrat @fontsource/montserrat @capsizecss/metrics/montserrat
Neuton @fontsource/neuton @capsizecss/metrics/neuton
Newsreader @fontsource/newsreader @capsizecss/metrics/newsreader
Open Sans @fontsource/open-sans @capsizecss/metrics/openSans
Oswald @fontsource/oswald @capsizecss/metrics/oswald
Outfit @fontsource/outfit @capsizecss/metrics/outfit
Patua One @fontsource/patua-one @capsizecss/metrics/patuaOne
Playfair Display @fontsource/playfair-display @capsizecss/metrics/playfairDisplay
Plus Jakarta Sans @fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans @capsizecss/metrics/plusJakartaSans
PT Sans @fontsource/pt-sans @capsizecss/metrics/pTSans
Quattrocento Sans @fontsource/quattrocento-sans @capsizecss/metrics/quattrocentoSans
Raleway @fontsource/raleway @capsizecss/metrics/raleway
Roboto @fontsource/roboto @capsizecss/metrics/roboto
Roboto Condensed @fontsource/roboto-condensed @capsizecss/metrics/robotoCondensed
Roboto Slab @fontsource/roboto-slab @capsizecss/metrics/robotoSlab
Rosario @fontsource/rosario @capsizecss/metrics/rosario
Sora @fontsource/sora @capsizecss/metrics/sora
Source Sans 3 @fontsource/source-sans-3 @capsizecss/metrics/sourceSans3
Source Serif 4 @fontsource/source-serif-4 @capsizecss/metrics/sourceSerif4
Space Grotesk @fontsource/space-grotesk @capsizecss/metrics/spaceGrotesk
Varela Round @fontsource/varela-round @capsizecss/metrics/varelaRound
Vollkorn @fontsource/vollkorn @capsizecss/metrics/vollkorn
Work Sans @fontsource/work-sans @capsizecss/metrics/workSans
Yrsa @fontsource/yrsa @capsizecss/metrics/yrsa

Plugin Configuration Options

typescript
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  // Required: where to write the generated CSS
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,

  // Body text font stack (first font = primary, rest = fallbacks)
  defaultFontStack: [inter, arial],

  // Heading font stack (defaults to defaultFontStack if not specified)
  headingFontStack: [playfairDisplay, arial],

  // Code/monospace font stack
  codingFontStack: [sourceCodePro],

  // Custom text sizes (fontSize = cap-height, lineHeight = total)
  textStyles: [
    { fontSize: 9, lineHeight: 19 },   // size 1
    { fontSize: 11, lineHeight: 23 },  // size 2
    { fontSize: 12, lineHeight: 25 },  // size 3 (mobile default)
    { fontSize: 14, lineHeight: 28 },  // size 4 (desktop default)
    { fontSize: 18, lineHeight: 30 },  // size 5
    { fontSize: 24, lineHeight: 36 },  // size 6
    { fontSize: 36, lineHeight: 44 },  // size 7
    { fontSize: 48, lineHeight: 52 },  // size 8
    { fontSize: 64, lineHeight: 64 },  // size 9
  ],
})

Font Pairing Recommendations

These pairings are drawn from typography.js themes, a collection of carefully designed typographic systems. Choose based on your app's personality.

Quick Reference Table

Theme Body Heading Vibe
Alton Open Sans Domine Professional, authoritative
De Young Alegreya Alegreya Sans Literary, sophisticated
Doelger Cabin Arvo Friendly, sturdy
Elk Glen PT Sans Oswald Bold, industrial
Fairy Gates Quattrocento Sans Work Sans Warm, inviting
Funston Cabin Condensed Patua One Playful, distinctive
Grand View Arvo Montserrat Modern slab, geometric
Irving Yrsa Exo Editorial, futuristic
Judah Vollkorn Roboto Condensed Classic, efficient
Kirkham Fira Sans Playfair Display Elegant contrast
Lawton Libre Baskerville Raleway Traditional meets modern
Legible Fira Sans Merriweather Highly readable
Lincoln Lora Varela Round Bookish, friendly
Moraga Source Sans Pro Source Sans Pro Clean, unified
Noriega Lato Lato Simple, warm
Ocean Beach Roboto Roboto Slab Technical, solid
Parnassus Merriweather Merriweather Sans Literary, premium
St. Annes Source Sans 3 Source Serif 4 Adobe superfamily
Stardust Merriweather Josefin Sans Dreamy, vintage
Stern Grove Georgia Montserrat Classic body, modern heads
Stow Lake Lato Neuton Contemporary, refined
Sutro Merriweather Open Sans Readable, friendly
Twin Peaks Crimson Text Rosario Book typography
US Web Design Source Sans 3 Merriweather Government standard

Clean & Modern (SaaS, Dashboards, Tools)

Inter - The gold standard for UI typography

typescript
import inter from "@capsizecss/metrics/inter"
import arial from "@capsizecss/metrics/arial"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [inter, arial],
})

Lato (Noriega theme) - Warm, humanist sans-serif

typescript
import lato from "@capsizecss/metrics/lato"

Roboto + Roboto Slab (Ocean Beach theme) - Material Design inspired

typescript
import roboto from "@capsizecss/metrics/roboto"
import robotoSlab from "@capsizecss/metrics/robotoSlab"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [roboto, arial],
  headingFontStack: [robotoSlab, georgia],
})

Editorial & Content-Heavy (Blogs, Documentation)

Source Serif 4 + Source Sans 3 (St. Annes theme) - Adobe's superfamily

typescript
import sourceSerif from "@capsizecss/metrics/sourceSerif4"
import sourceSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/sourceSans3"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  headingFontStack: [sourceSerif, georgia],
  defaultFontStack: [sourceSans, arial],
})

Merriweather + Merriweather Sans (Parnassus theme) - Screen-optimized serif

typescript
import merriweather from "@capsizecss/metrics/merriweather"
import merriweatherSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/merriweatherSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [merriweather, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [merriweatherSans, arial],
})

Merriweather + Open Sans (Sutro theme) - Readable body, friendly headings

typescript
import merriweather from "@capsizecss/metrics/merriweather"
import openSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/openSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [merriweather, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [openSans, arial],
})

Source Sans 3 + Merriweather (US Web Design Standards) - Government-grade clarity

typescript
import sourceSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/sourceSans3"
import merriweather from "@capsizecss/metrics/merriweather"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [sourceSans, arial],
  headingFontStack: [merriweather, georgia],
})

Fira Sans + Merriweather (Legible theme) - Maximum readability

typescript
import firaSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/firaSans"
import merriweather from "@capsizecss/metrics/merriweather"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [firaSans, arial],
  headingFontStack: [merriweather, georgia],
})

Bold & Distinctive (Marketing, Landing Pages)

Fira Sans + Playfair Display (Kirkham theme) - Elegant contrast

typescript
import firaSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/firaSans"
import playfairDisplay from "@capsizecss/metrics/playfairDisplay"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [firaSans, arial],
  headingFontStack: [playfairDisplay, georgia],
})

Arvo + Montserrat (Grand View theme) - Slab serif meets geometric

typescript
import arvo from "@capsizecss/metrics/arvo"
import montserrat from "@capsizecss/metrics/montserrat"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [arvo, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [montserrat, arial],
})

Libre Baskerville + Raleway (Lawton theme) - Classic meets modern

typescript
import libreBaskerville from "@capsizecss/metrics/libreBaskerville"
import raleway from "@capsizecss/metrics/raleway"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [libreBaskerville, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [raleway, arial],
})

Open Sans + Domine (Alton theme) - Professional authority

typescript
import openSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/openSans"
import domine from "@capsizecss/metrics/domine"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [openSans, arial],
  headingFontStack: [domine, georgia],
})

Literary & Sophisticated (Publishing, Portfolios)

Alegreya + Alegreya Sans (De Young theme) - Designed for literature

typescript
import alegreya from "@capsizecss/metrics/alegreya"
import alegreyaSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/alegreyaSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [alegreya, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [alegreyaSans, arial],
})

Crimson Text + Rosario (Twin Peaks theme) - Classic book typography

typescript
import crimsonText from "@capsizecss/metrics/crimsonText"
import rosario from "@capsizecss/metrics/rosario"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [crimsonText, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [rosario, arial],
})

Vollkorn + Roboto Condensed (Judah theme) - Old-style meets modern

typescript
import vollkorn from "@capsizecss/metrics/vollkorn"
import robotoCondensed from "@capsizecss/metrics/robotoCondensed"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [vollkorn, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [robotoCondensed, arial],
})

Lora + Varela Round (Lincoln theme) - Bookish warmth

typescript
import lora from "@capsizecss/metrics/lora"
import varelaRound from "@capsizecss/metrics/varelaRound"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [lora, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [varelaRound, arial],
})

Merriweather + Josefin Sans (Stardust theme) - Dreamy, vintage feel

typescript
import merriweather from "@capsizecss/metrics/merriweather"
import josefinSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/josefinSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [merriweather, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [josefinSans, arial],
})

Yrsa + Exo (Irving theme) - Editorial meets sci-fi

typescript
import yrsa from "@capsizecss/metrics/yrsa"
import exo from "@capsizecss/metrics/exo"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [yrsa, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [exo, arial],
})

Technical & Industrial

PT Sans + Oswald (Elk Glen theme) - Bold, industrial feel

typescript
import pTSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/pTSans"
import oswald from "@capsizecss/metrics/oswald"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [pTSans, arial],
  headingFontStack: [oswald, arial],
})

Lato + Neuton (Stow Lake theme) - Contemporary refinement

typescript
import lato from "@capsizecss/metrics/lato"
import neuton from "@capsizecss/metrics/neuton"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [lato, arial],
  headingFontStack: [neuton, georgia],
})

Approachable & Friendly (Consumer Apps)

Quattrocento Sans + Work Sans (Fairy Gates theme) - Warm and inviting

typescript
import quattrocentoSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/quattrocentoSans"
import workSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/workSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [quattrocentoSans, arial],
  headingFontStack: [workSans, arial],
})

Cabin + Arvo (Doelger theme) - Friendly humanist with sturdy slab

typescript
import cabin from "@capsizecss/metrics/cabin"
import arvo from "@capsizecss/metrics/arvo"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [cabin, arial],
  headingFontStack: [arvo, georgia],
})

Cabin Condensed + Patua One (Funston theme) - Playful, distinctive

typescript
import cabinCondensed from "@capsizecss/metrics/cabinCondensed"
import patuaOne from "@capsizecss/metrics/patuaOne"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [cabinCondensed, arial],
  headingFontStack: [patuaOne, georgia],
})

Josefin Sans - Geometric elegance with vintage charm

typescript
import josefinSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/josefinSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [josefinSans, arial],
})

Modern Fonts (2015-2025)

These fonts represent the best typography additions from the last decade, featuring variable font support and modern design sensibilities.

Modern Sans-Serifs

Plus Jakarta Sans - Geometric warmth, variable font

typescript
import plusJakartaSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/plusJakartaSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [plusJakartaSans, arial],
})

Outfit - Clean geometric, perfect for design systems

typescript
import outfit from "@capsizecss/metrics/outfit"

Manrope - Humanist geometric, friendly and modern

typescript
import manrope from "@capsizecss/metrics/manrope"

Sora - Futuristic, UI-optimized

typescript
import sora from "@capsizecss/metrics/sora"

Figtree - Clean yet friendly, great for UI

typescript
import figtree from "@capsizecss/metrics/figtree"

Space Grotesk - Tech-forward, futuristic

typescript
import spaceGrotesk from "@capsizecss/metrics/spaceGrotesk"

Geist - Vercel's font, optimized for code/web apps

typescript
import geist from "@capsizecss/metrics/geist"

Modern Serifs

Instrument Serif + Instrument Sans - Rising star, editorial elegance

typescript
import instrumentSerif from "@capsizecss/metrics/instrumentSerif"
import instrumentSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/instrumentSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  headingFontStack: [instrumentSerif, georgia],
  defaultFontStack: [instrumentSans, arial],
})

DM Serif Display + DM Sans - Google/DeepMind family, cohesive

typescript
import dmSerifDisplay from "@capsizecss/metrics/dmSerifDisplay"
import dmSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/dmSans"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  headingFontStack: [dmSerifDisplay, georgia],
  defaultFontStack: [dmSans, arial],
})

Newsreader + Figtree - Designed for long-form reading

typescript
import newsreader from "@capsizecss/metrics/newsreader"
import figtree from "@capsizecss/metrics/figtree"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [newsreader, georgia],
  headingFontStack: [figtree, arial],
})

Literata - Google Play Books default, exceptional for reading

typescript
import literata from "@capsizecss/metrics/literata"

Fraunces + Epilogue - Expressive soft-serif with unique "wonk" axis

typescript
import fraunces from "@capsizecss/metrics/fraunces"
import epilogue from "@capsizecss/metrics/epilogue"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  headingFontStack: [fraunces, georgia],
  defaultFontStack: [epilogue, arial],
})

Bodoni Moda + Outfit - High-fashion luxury

typescript
import bodoniModa from "@capsizecss/metrics/bodoniModa"
import outfit from "@capsizecss/metrics/outfit"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  headingFontStack: [bodoniModa, georgia],
  defaultFontStack: [outfit, arial],
})

Tech & Developer

Space Grotesk + Space Mono - Cohesive tech aesthetic

typescript
import spaceGrotesk from "@capsizecss/metrics/spaceGrotesk"
import spaceMono from "@capsizecss/metrics/spaceMono"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [spaceGrotesk, arial],
  codingFontStack: [spaceMono],
})

Geist + Geist Mono - Vercel's Next.js default

typescript
import geist from "@capsizecss/metrics/geist"
import geistMono from "@capsizecss/metrics/geistMono"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [geist, arial],
  codingFontStack: [geistMono],
})

Be Vietnam Pro - Neo-grotesque for tech companies

typescript
import beVietnamPro from "@capsizecss/metrics/beVietnamPro"

Bricolage Grotesque - Editorial tech, variable width

typescript
import bricolageGrotesque from "@capsizecss/metrics/bricolageGrotesque"

Accessibility-Focused

Atkinson Hyperlegible - Braille Institute, maximizes character recognition

typescript
import atkinsonHyperlegible from "@capsizecss/metrics/atkinsonHyperlegible"
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [atkinsonHyperlegible, arial],
})

Lexend - Reduces visual stress, improves reading performance

typescript
import lexend from "@capsizecss/metrics/lexend"

Versatile Modern Choices

Commissioner - Humanist with unique "flair" axis

typescript
import commissioner from "@capsizecss/metrics/commissioner"

Epilogue - Clean variable sans, works at all sizes

typescript
import epilogue from "@capsizecss/metrics/epilogue"

Albert Sans - Contemporary humanist warmth

typescript
import albertSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/albertSans"

Archivo - Neo-grotesque superfamily (normal, condensed, black)

typescript
import archivo from "@capsizecss/metrics/archivo"

Modern Quick Reference

Font Type Year Best For Variable
Plus Jakarta Sans Sans 2020 Body/UI Yes
Outfit Sans 2021 Branding Yes
Manrope Sans 2019 UI/Body Yes
Sora Sans 2020 Apps/UI Yes
Figtree Sans 2022 UI/Body Yes
Space Grotesk Sans 2018 Tech/Display No
Geist Sans 2024 Web Apps Yes
DM Sans Sans 2019 Small Text Yes
Instrument Sans Sans 2023 Branding Yes
Be Vietnam Pro Sans 2021 Tech Yes
Bricolage Grotesque Sans 2023 Editorial Yes
Instrument Serif Serif 2023 Display No
Newsreader Serif 2020 Long-form Yes
Literata Serif 2015 Reading Yes
DM Serif Display Serif 2019 Headlines No
Bodoni Moda Serif 2020 Luxury Yes
Fraunces Serif 2020 Expressive Yes
Atkinson Hyperlegible Sans 2021 Accessibility Yes
Lexend Sans 2019 Readability Yes
Commissioner Sans 2020 Multilingual Yes
Epilogue Sans 2018 Versatile Yes
Albert Sans Sans 2022 Body/Heads Yes
Archivo Sans 2017 Headlines Yes

System Fonts (Zero Network Requests)

For maximum performance, use system fonts. The plugin defaults to a carefully ordered system font stack:

typescript
// No font imports needed - plugin uses built-in system font metrics
capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  // omit defaultFontStack to use system fonts:
  // Apple System, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Noto Sans
})

Adding Custom Fonts

For fonts not in Fontsource or proprietary fonts:

1. Get Font Metrics

Use @capsizecss/unpack to extract metrics from a font file:

bash
pnpm add -D @capsizecss/unpack
typescript
// scripts/extract-metrics.ts
import { fromFile } from "@capsizecss/unpack"

const metrics = await fromFile("./fonts/MyCustomFont.woff2")
console.log(JSON.stringify(metrics, null, 2))

2. Create a Metrics File

Save the output as a TypeScript file:

typescript
// src/fonts/my-custom-font-metrics.ts
import type { FontMetrics } from "@capsizecss/core"

const myCustomFont: FontMetrics = {
  familyName: "My Custom Font",
  category: "sans-serif",
  capHeight: 700,
  ascent: 935,
  descent: -265,
  lineGap: 0,
  unitsPerEm: 1000,
  xHeight: 520,
  xWidthAvg: 500,
}

export default myCustomFont

3. Add Font-Face CSS

css
/* src/fonts/my-custom-font.css */
@font-face {
  font-family: "My Custom Font";
  src: url("/fonts/MyCustomFont.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

4. Configure the Plugin

typescript
import myCustomFont from "./src/fonts/my-custom-font-metrics"
import arial from "@capsizecss/metrics/arial"

capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [myCustomFont, arial],
})

5. Import the Font CSS

typescript
// main.tsx
import "@radix-ui/themes/styles.css"
import "./src/fonts/my-custom-font.css"  // Your @font-face rules
import "/typography.css"                  // Generated capsize CSS

Validating Your Setup

After configuration, verify:

  1. Build succeeds: pnpm build generates the CSS file
  2. CSS file exists: Check outputPath location
  3. Variables are overridden: Inspect .radix-themes in browser DevTools
  4. Text is trimmed: Text should align precisely to grid lines

Common Issues

CSS not applying: Check import order - typography CSS must come after Radix styles

Font not loading: Verify Fontsource import path and that font files are bundled

Metrics mismatch: Ensure the metrics package matches your font version

Missing fallback: Always include a fallback font (arial, georgia) for consistent rendering

Code Font Configuration

For code blocks and inline code, choose a monospace font:

Font Package Metrics Import Notes
Source Code Pro @fontsource/source-code-pro @capsizecss/metrics/sourceCodePro Adobe, clean
Fira Code @fontsource/fira-code @capsizecss/metrics/firaCode Ligatures
JetBrains Mono @fontsource/jetbrains-mono @capsizecss/metrics/jetBrainsMono IDE-optimized
Geist Mono @fontsource/geist-mono @capsizecss/metrics/geistMono Vercel/Next.js
Space Mono @fontsource/space-mono @capsizecss/metrics/spaceMono Retro-tech
DM Mono @fontsource/dm-mono @capsizecss/metrics/dmMono DeepMind family
IBM Plex Mono @fontsource/ibm-plex-mono @capsizecss/metrics/ibmPlexMono Corporate
Inconsolata @fontsource/inconsolata @capsizecss/metrics/inconsolata Compact
Roboto Mono @fontsource/roboto-mono @capsizecss/metrics/robotoMono Material Design
typescript
import sourceCodePro from "@capsizecss/metrics/sourceCodePro"

capsizeRadixPlugin({
  outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
  defaultFontStack: [inter, arial],
  codingFontStack: [sourceCodePro],
})

Don't forget to import the font CSS:

typescript
import "@fontsource/source-code-pro/latin.css"

Full Example

typescript
// vite.config.ts
import { defineConfig } from "vite"
import react from "@vitejs/plugin-react"
import { capsizeRadixPlugin } from "vite-plugin-capsize-radix"
import playfairDisplay from "@capsizecss/metrics/playfairDisplay"
import firaSans from "@capsizecss/metrics/firaSans"
import sourceCodePro from "@capsizecss/metrics/sourceCodePro"
import georgia from "@capsizecss/metrics/georgia"
import arial from "@capsizecss/metrics/arial"

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [
    react(),
    capsizeRadixPlugin({
      outputPath: `./public/typography.css`,
      headingFontStack: [playfairDisplay, georgia],
      defaultFontStack: [firaSans, arial],
      codingFontStack: [sourceCodePro],
    }),
  ],
})
typescript
// main.tsx
import React from "react"
import ReactDOM from "react-dom/client"
import { Theme } from "@radix-ui/themes"
import App from "./App"

// CSS imports in correct order
import "@radix-ui/themes/styles.css"
import "@fontsource/playfair-display/latin.css"
import "@fontsource/fira-sans/latin.css"
import "@fontsource/source-code-pro/latin.css"
import "/typography.css"
import "./App.css"

ReactDOM.createRoot(document.getElementById("root")!).render(
  <React.StrictMode>
    <Theme accentColor="indigo">
      <App />
    </Theme>
  </React.StrictMode>
)

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