Playfair Display
Playfair Display is a high-contrast headline serif by Claus Eggers Sørensen, based on the pointed-pen letterforms of the late 1700s. Set it large for titles, where its hairlines hold, and pair it with a sturdier serif such as Georgia for body text.
- Designed by
- Claus Eggers Sørensen
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 6 weights
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Playfair Display FAQ
Is Playfair Display free for commercial use?
Yes. Playfair Display is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Playfair Display on Google Fonts?
Yes — Playfair Display is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Playfair Display?
You can download Playfair Display for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Playfair Display?
Playfair Display pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Playfair Display, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Playfair Display best used for?
Playfair Display is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.