Didot vs Playfair Display
If you're evaluating Didot as a baseline, this comparison shows how Playfair Display stacks up in real projects. With 85% similarity, Playfair Display captures the essential Didone aesthetic—high contrast, elegant proportions, and sophisticated character—while adding subtle refinements for digital reproduction. High contrast is sensitive to rendering; check how the thin strokes behave at your intended sizes.
85% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Didot
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Playfair Display
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Didot | 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, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Playfair Display
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts