Playfair Display – Serif Fonts Free for Commercial Use

Playfair Display is characterized by its transitional design, reflecting the historical shift from broad nib quills to pointed steel pens in the late 18th century. The font features high contrast and delicate hairlines, which are distinct from traditional written forms. Influences from John Baskerville and Scotch Roman designs contribute to its elegant appearance.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Vietnamese and Cyrillic, making it useful for designs and text that handle multiple languages.
Available in Regular and Bold weights, including Italic styles, Allowing flexible use depending on text structure.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.

Playfair Display was designed by Claus Eggers Sørensen, aiming to capture the essence of the Enlightenment period in its letterforms. The design seeks to blend historical influences with modern typography, making it suitable for a variety of applications.