Overview
Play is a minimalistic sans serif typeface characterized by its large, open counters and friendly appearance. The design derives from the geometric ‘O’, resulting in high legibility and readability.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Vietnamese, Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended and Greek, making it useful for designs and text that handle multiple languages.
Available in Regular and Bold weights, Supporting a wide variety of text compositions.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Play was designed by Jonas Hecksher during his tenure as Type Director of Playtype Type Foundry. The typeface aims to combine simplicity with functionality, making it suitable for various design applications.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Vietnamese | Cyrillic | Cyrillic Extended | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ | ΑαΩωΣ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ | ЉђЊћ | ΑαΩωΣ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonas Hecksher |
| Official Link | – |

