Licensing & Commercial Use Summary
License Type OFL
Commercial Rights Free for Commercial Projects
Designer / Foundry Claus Eggers Sørensen
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
Über diese Schrift
Playfair Display is an elegant serif typeface designed by Claus Eggers Sørensen, released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). It supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts, making it ideal for multilingual typography. With its high contrast and refined letterforms, Playfair Display is perfect for headlines, editorial layouts, and branding that demands a classic yet contemporary feel. The font is available in Regular and Bold weights in OTF format.
Merkmale
- High contrast between thick and thin strokes for a dramatic, elegant appearance
- Classic serif design inspired by 18th-century transitional typefaces
- Supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic character sets
- Available in Regular and Bold weights for versatile use
- OpenType features include ligatures, stylistic alternates, and old-style figures
- Optimized for large display sizes, maintaining clarity at smaller sizes
Einsatzbereiche
Headlines and titles in fashion magazines or luxury brand campaigns Elegant wedding invitations and formal event stationery Book covers and editorial design for literature or art publications Branding for high-end products, such as perfumes or jewelry Posters and signage for cultural events like gallery openings or theater productions
Schriftinformationen
- Schriftfamilie
- Playfair Display
- Schriftart-Typ
- Display
- Designer
- Claus Eggers Sørensen
- Foundry
- Claus Eggers Sørensen
- Lizenz
- OFL
- Dateiformate
- OTF
- Schnitte
- Bold, Regular
- Dateigröße
- 0.15 MB
- Veröffentlichungsdatum
- 2025-06-19
- Zuletzt aktualisiert
- 2026-06-13
Urheberrecht
Copyright (c) 2010-2012 by Claus Eggers Sørensen (es@forthehearts.net), with Reserved Font Name 'Playfair'. This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at http://scripts.sil.org/OFL
Offizielle Lizenz-URL (extern)
http://scripts.sil.org/OFLTags
playfair display Regular Sans Serif Bold Greek Cyrillic
Häufige Fragen
Ist Playfair Display kostenlos für kommerzielle Nutzung?
Unter der Lizenz „OFL“ darf Playfair Display in kommerziellen Projekten genutzt werden, wenn Sie die Lizenzbedingungen einhalten. Lesen Sie die vollständige Lizenz auf dieser Seite. You can also read our license guide: /de/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does Playfair Display support?
Based on character-coverage data, Playfair Display primarily supports: Latin, English, Greek, Cyrillic. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed Playfair Display on my website?
Yes, the OFL license permits web embedding using @font-face or other methods, as long as the font is not modified and the license terms are respected.
What file formats are available for Playfair Display?
Playfair Display is available in OTF (OpenType Font) format, which is compatible with most modern operating systems and design software.
Is Playfair Display free to download on FontHubs?
Yes, Playfair Display is free to download on FontHubs and is not member-only. You can access it without any subscription.
What is the difference between Playfair Display and Playfair Display SC?
Playfair Display is the standard version with lowercase letters, while Playfair Display SC (Small Caps) replaces lowercase with small capital letters for a more uniform look. Both share the same design and license.