Chronicle Display vs Playfair Display
A detailed comparison of Chronicle Display and Playfair Display to help you choose the right font for your project.
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Visual Comparison
Chronicle Display
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Playfair Display
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Chronicle Display | Playfair Display |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese |
| Source | Hoefler&Co | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Playfair Display
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- Broader language support
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts