Carter One

Display by Vernon Adams #446 on Google Fonts
Weight

About Carter One

Carter One by Vernon Adams is a robust slab-serif display typeface combining generous proportions, heavy square serifs, and optically balanced stroke widths into a face that projects reliability and confidence. Its design references the American wood-type tradition without feeling purely historical — it reads as contemporary while carrying vintage warmth. Best used for retail signage, packaging headlines, and brand identities that want trustworthy, no-nonsense visual character.

Character Map

AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMm
NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz
0123456789
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Weight Waterfall (1)

400 Regular

How to Use

<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Carter+One:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Carter+One:wght@400&display=swap');
font-family: 'Carter One', system-ui;
brew install --cask font-carter-one

Details

Category
Display
Weights
1
Italic
Korean
Designer
Vernon Adams
License
OFL
Version
Popularity
#446
Downloads
423

License Usage

Web useAllowed
PrintAllowed
Video / BroadcastAllowed
PackagingAllowed
App embeddingAllowed
Brand / LogoAllowed
ModificationAllowed

OFL — Free for personal & commercial use

Language Support

latin

Best For

headers branding signage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Carter One font free for commercial use?

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

What type of typeface is Carter One?

Carter One is a Display typeface.

What does Carter One support?

Carter One primarily supports text.