Overview
Playfair is a versatile typeface that adapts well to general-purpose typesetting. Its design allows for interpolation across dimensions such as width, weight, and optical size, providing flexibility for various applications.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Vietnamese, Cyrillic and Cyrillic Extended, making it useful for designs and text that handle multiple languages.
Available in Light, Regular and Bold weights, including Italic styles, Supporting a wide range of uses from long-form text to headings and titles.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Designed by Claus Eggers Sørensen, Playfair was created with the aim of offering a comprehensive typeface that meets diverse typographic needs. Its adaptability makes it suitable for both print and digital use.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Vietnamese | Cyrillic | Cyrillic Extended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Medium (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Semi Bold (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Extra Bold (800) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Black (900) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (800) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
| Italic (900) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Claus Eggers Sørensen |
| Official Link | https://www.forthehearts.net/ |

