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

Premium

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Zilla Slab

Free

Aa Bb Cc 123

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

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
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Consider: Clarendon

  • Original design with refined details
  • Broader language support
View Clarendon →

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