Cool Pangrams to test your fonts

Now that you learned more about pangrams, here are some other choices that we curated, interesting and playful phrases to give variety to your testing to bring your best font game.

The five boxing wizards jump quickly

This pangram does not have a well-known author, but is a frequent template online. The sentence in itself paints a funny image, as it would be hilarious to see wizards that love boxing. We tested it with the font BioRhyme, as this font, that you can get here, brings out a vintage and whimsical quality that matches the pangram.

Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs

Although this sentence also does not have a well-known author in its origin, it was popularized by author Mark Dunn in his “progressively lipogrammatic” (as it progresses, less words are used) 2001 novel Ella Minnow Pea, which is a fantastic place to be for a pangram. To test it we matched it up with font PicNic, a type designed by Mariel Nils and co-released between Velvetyne and No-Foundry, their font has a liquid feel that reminds that massive amount of liquor pictured by the sentence. Get it here.

**My grandfather picks up quartz and valuable onyx jewels **

This pangram was popularized by calligraphy and typographic artist Randall Hasson, but has been in use a long time as well. The image it presents is clearly-defined, of your grandfather’s hobby. The font Pizzicato was tested with this phrase, as it has a well-established retro vibe, very reminiscent of the 1940’s, get it here.

A large fawn jumped quickly over white zinc boxes

This sentence is also an interesting alternative for testing, presenting a picture of a fawn jumping over white zinc boxes. We tested the font Funnel Sans, which you can get here, that has a very sober stylization in contrast with this pangram.

Jim just quit and packed extra bags for Liz Owen

We like this pangram because you can picture not only a clear image, but the start of a story, it has a literary feel. Also of an unknown author, this sentence was used to test the font Sinistre regular, made by Jules Durand, and found here. This font walks the fine line between the tradition of its past references and the modernity it carries.

Veldt jynx grimps waqf zho buck

This sentence is one of the more esoteric and challenging pangrams to read, featuring several rare letters like ‘V’, ‘J’, ‘X’, ‘Q’, and ‘Z’ in quick succession. The image it paints is cryptic—a veldt (open country) jynx (a type of woodpecker) “grimping” (a unique verb that combines climbing/scrambling) a waqf (an endowment of property to a religious institution) owned by “zho buck” (a blend of a male yak and cow hybrid). This bizarre, almost alien phrase is an excellent pairing for Pinyon Script, a flowing, formal-leaning cursive font. The contrast between the challenging readability of the pangram and the smooth, elegant nature of the script font beautifully highlights its stylistic features, demonstrating how calligraphic fonts handle complicated letter forms. Get Pinyon Script here.

Brawny gods just flocked up to quiz and vex him

You could say that this highly engaging pangram tells a short, dramatic tale of powerful deities descending to challenge a single, presumably unfortunate, individual. Such a punchy, narrative-driven sentence deserves a font with equal weight and character, like Azabache. This geometric, blocky font, often associated with display and technical design, emphasizes the power and structure of the sentence, making every word feel important. Give Azabache a try here.

**Big July earthquakes confound zany experimental vow **

A truly descriptive and memorable pangram, this sentence captures a chaotic and slightly humorous event. It’s perfect for testing how a typeface handles longer words and complex visual themes, balancing the sharp sounds of “earthquakes” and “experimental” with the smoother feel of “July” and “confound.” The clear, modern style of Jost is a fantastic match here as is a geometric sans-serif font inspired by the classic Bauhaus designs. Its clean lines and highly legible structure provide a clear, neutral ground that lets the dramatic text shine, ensuring maximum readability even when the vocabulary gets tricky. Test this stunning sans-serif by getting it here.

Five wine experts jokingly quizzed sample chablis

This pangram offers a sophisticated, yet lighthearted, scene involving fine wine and a bit of professional jest. It’s notable for its use of double letters and the rare ‘Z’, making it useful for evaluating kerning in common word patterns. The subject matter makes it a great fit for a font like Cascadia Code. This monospaced font, designed by Microsoft, brings a unique, modern touch. Its even spacing and distinct letter shapes ensure that even a sentence about wine tasting is rendered with crisp, consistent precision, Experience a crisp and clear font by downloading it here.

Turgid saxophones blew over Mick’s jazzy quiff

This pangram is arguably the most evocative, painting a vivid picture of a smoky jazz club with loud, bombastic music and an impeccably styled man named Mick. It’s a great example of a pangram that feels like a full sentence rather than a simple alphabet exercise. For a sentence with such literary and classic flair, the elegant old-style serif EB Garamond is the perfect pairing. A highly accurate and beautiful open-source revival of the classic Garamond typeface with its refined curves, high contrast, and deep historical roots complement the jazz-era imagery of the pangram, demonstrating how traditional serifs handle a wide range of weights and sophisticated phrasing. Get it here.