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Noe Display vs Playfair Display
Playfair Display is a popular open-source alternative to Noe Display's high contrast design. At 88% similarity, Playfair Display delivers a elegant, classic aesthetic. Compare which works better for display and headlines projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Noe Display
Playfair Display
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Noe Display
Premium
Playfair Display
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Noe 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 | Schick Toikka | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography designed specifically for titles, headers, and attention-grabbing tex...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography for fashion brands, style publications, and luxury apparel. Fashion f...
Typography for luxury brands, high-end products, and premium services. Luxury fo...
Typography for creative work, artistic projects, and experimental design. Creati...
Typography for magazine design, periodicals, and print publications. Magazine fo...
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Noe Display | Playfair Display |
|---|---|---|
| Score | N/A | 62/100 |
| File Size | N/A | 228.2 KB |
| Weights | N/A | 9 (var) |
| Italics | N/A | Yes |
| Variable Font | N/A | Yes (2 axes) |
| Language Groups | N/A | 4 |
| CDN Delivery | N/A | Yes |
| x-Height Ratio | N/A | 0.514 |
| Cap Height Ratio | N/A | 0.708 |
Which Should You Choose?
Consider: Noe Display
- Shares Noe Display's elegant character
- Variable font with continuous weight adjustment
- Supports 4 scripts including cyrillic and vietnamese
- Delivers a elegant, classic, sophisticated aesthetic
- Popular in legal-law and education-academia design
Recommended: Playfair Display
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for display and headlines
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Other free alternatives to Noe Display