Smythe
Display
by Vernon Adams
#1056 on Google Fonts
Weight
About Smythe
Smythe by Vernon Adams is an idiosyncratic display typeface inspired by medieval blackletter and manuscript traditions but filtered through a quirky, almost cartoonish sensibility that makes it feel more playful than austere. Its thick rounded strokes and exaggerated counter shapes give it visual warmth unusual for the genre. It suits pub signage, craft beer branding, and game titles with a folksy, storybook quality.
Character Map
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Weight Waterfall (1)
400
Regular
How to Use
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Smythe:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Smythe:wght@400&display=swap');font-family: 'Smythe', system-ui;brew install --cask font-smytheOn this page
Details
- Category
- Display
- Weights
- 1
- Italic
- ✗
- Korean
- ✗
- Designer
- Vernon Adams
- License
- OFL
- Version
- Popularity
- #1056
- Downloads
- 698
License Usage
| Web use | Allowed |
| Allowed | |
| Video / Broadcast | Allowed |
| Packaging | Allowed |
| App embedding | Allowed |
| Brand / Logo | Allowed |
| Modification | Allowed |
OFL — Free for personal & commercial use
Language Support
latin
Best For
headers
signage
branding
presentations
packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Smythe font free for commercial use?
Yes — Smythe is an open-source font, free to use in personal and commercial projects.
What type of typeface is Smythe?
Smythe is a Display typeface.
What does Smythe support?
Smythe primarily supports text.