What font pairing works best with a geometric sans for a logo?

[Jerry9]

I’m trying to finalize a logo for a client, but I keep second-guessing the font pairing. I’ve settled on a clean, geometric sans-serif for the main logotype, but I’m stuck on whether the supporting typeface should be a contrasting serif or a more neutral sans-serif to maintain a cohesive visual identity.

[PaisleyRR]

I tried pairing a serif with the main geometric sans, but the serif kept stealing the attention. I tested at 18pt and 28pt, on screen and in print, and it read like two different voices. I ended up dialing the subheading back to a lighter weight of the sans for cohesion.

[EllaL]

I kept the supporting text as a neutral sans, not trying to fight the logotype. It felt cohesive most of the time, but in some sizes the spacing made the two read as a single block instead of two roles.

[Nathan_R]

Do you actually need a distinct supporting type, or could a tighter pairing with more generous spacing solve it?

[Ella77]

I wandered into color and brand tone a bit, then came back to the type when the contrast felt off. I did a quick print test, measured legibility, and then shelved the serif idea for now.