Clarendon vs Zilla Slab
This comparison helps you decide whether Zilla Slab can replace Clarendon without changing the overall typographic feel. With 82% similarity, Zilla Slab shares Clarendon's characteristic bracketed slab serifs—the curved transitions between stems and serifs that define the Clarendon style. If you want the same structure with a friendlier vibe, Zilla Slab usually gets you there.
82% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Clarendon
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Zilla Slab
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Clarendon | Zilla Slab |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Zilla Slab
- Free to use with open-source license
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts