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Sevillana vs Cloister Black
Sevillana is a popular open-source alternative to Cloister Black's blackletter design. At 48% similarity, Sevillana delivers a elegant, expressive aesthetic. Compare which works better for branding and editorial projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:0%
Sevillana
Cloister Black
Visual Comparison
Sevillana
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Cloister Black
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sevillana | Cloister Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | Premium |
| Classification | display | display |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | 400 | Multiple |
| Italics | No | Yes |
| License | OFL-1.1 | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Google Fonts | URW Type Foundry |
Best Use Cases
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography for product packaging, labels, and consumer goods. Packaging fonts mu...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Sevillana | Cloister Black |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | N/A |
| File Size | 57.8 KB | N/A |
| Weights | 1 | N/A |
| Italics | No | N/A |
| Variable Font | No | N/A |
| Language Groups | 2 | N/A |
| CDN Delivery | Yes | N/A |
| x-Height Ratio | 0.42 | N/A |
| Cap Height Ratio | 0.82 | N/A |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Sevillana
- Delivers a elegant, expressive, creative aesthetic
- Free under OFL-1.1 license
Consider: Cloister Black
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for branding and editorial
- Commercial license with professional support
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