Silkscreen
Silkscreen is a chunky pixel font by Jason Kottke, released in 1999 for setting tiny type in web graphics. It has capitals only in two weights, and its retro computer look also holds up when you blow it up for titles.
- Designed by
- Jason Kottke
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 2 weights
- License
- Open Source
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Silkscreen FAQ
Is Silkscreen free for commercial use?
Yes. Silkscreen 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 Silkscreen on Google Fonts?
Yes — Silkscreen is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Silkscreen?
You can download Silkscreen 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 Silkscreen?
Silkscreen 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 Silkscreen, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Silkscreen best used for?
Silkscreen is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.