Playfair Display

Serif modern-serif von Claus Eggers Sorensen #17 auf Google Fonts
Stärke

Über uns Playfair Display

Claus Eggers Sorensen zeichnete diese hochkontrastige moderne Antiqua in der Tradition von Bodoni und Didot, mit dramatischen Dick-Dünn-Übergängen und zarten Haarlinien, die eine hochauflösende Darstellung erfordern. Sie glänzt im Editorialdesign, im Luxus-Branding und bei großformatigen Überschriften, wo ihr theatralischer Kontrast zur Geltung kommt. Eine variable Gewichtsachse und kyrillische Unterstützung ergänzen die bereits vorhandenen kursiven und Kapitälchen-Varianten der Familie.

Design Analysis

Playfair Display is a transitional serif with high contrast between thick and thin strokes, inspired by the refined lettering of the European Enlightenment era. Its hairline strokes and delicate serifs create a luxurious, editorial quality. The design includes distinctive ink-trap details and elegant swash alternates that enhance its display character.

Recommended Use Cases

Suited for magazine-style headings, luxury branding, and editorial hero sections where elegance and sophistication are desired. Avoid using at small sizes where the thin strokes may disappear; pair with Lato or Source Sans for body text.

Zeichentabelle

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Gewichts-Wasserfall (6)

400 Regular
500 Medium
600 SemiBold
700 Bold
800 ExtraBold
900 Black

Beste Kombinationen

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Verwendung

<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@500;600;700;800;900;400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@500;600;700;800;900;400&display=swap');
font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
brew install --cask font-playfair-display

Details

Kategorie
Serif
Stärken
6
Kursiv
Koreanisch
Designer
Claus Eggers Sorensen
Lizenz
OFL
Version
Beliebtheit
#17
Downloads
504

Lizenznutzung

WebnutzungErlaubt
DruckErlaubt
Video / RundfunkErlaubt
VerpackungErlaubt
App-EinbettungErlaubt
Marke / LogoErlaubt
BearbeitungErlaubt

OFL — Kostenlos für private und kommerzielle Nutzung

Sprachunterstützung

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Am besten geeignet für

headers editorial branding invitations

Typografie-Konzepte

  • Cap Height

    The height of a capital letter measured from the baseline to the top of flat capitals like 'H' or 'I'.

  • Contrast (Typography)

    The difference between the thickest and thinnest parts of a letter's strokes. High-contrast fonts (like Didot) have dramatic variation.

  • Stroke

    Any line that forms part of a letter — vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or curved. Stroke contrast defines much of a typeface's character.

  • Terminal

    The end of a stroke that doesn't have a serif — can be ball, beak, teardrop, or flat shaped. Terminal style is a key identifier of type classification.

  • Crossbar

    The horizontal stroke in letters like 'A', 'H', 'e', 'f'. Its position relative to the x-height affects readability.

  • Kerning

    The adjustment of space between individual letter pairs to achieve visually consistent spacing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Playfair Display font free for commercial use?

Yes — Playfair Display is an open-source font, free to use in personal and commercial projects.

What type of typeface is Playfair Display?

Playfair Display is a Serif typeface. It is offered as a variable font.

What does Playfair Display support?

Playfair Display primarily supports text.