Frijole

Replaces: Cooper Black (50%) | OFL-1.1 | Updated: Apr 2026

About Frijole

Classification
display
Weights
400
Features
Standard
SIL Open Font License 1.1

Free to use, modify, and distribute. Can be used commercially without attribution.

What's allowed?
  • Client work
  • SaaS / Web apps
  • YouTube / Video
  • Sell products
  • Print materials

Note: Derivative fonts must use the same license.

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Frijole is a bold, textured display typeface from Font Diner. Its thick characters and irregular, distressed edges create a sense of movement and energy — like hand-painted signage with personality baked into every letter.

Best Use Cases

Frijole shines in:

  • Restaurant and food branding: Menus, signage, food truck lettering
  • Event promotions: Posters, flyers, social media graphics
  • Children's content: Book covers, game interfaces, playful headers
  • Novelty products: T-shirts, stickers, merchandise

Usage Tips

Frijole is a single-weight display font meant for headlines only. Its textured strokes break down at small sizes, so keep it at 24px or larger. Pair with a clean sans-serif like Source Sans 3 to balance its visual weight.

Is Frijole on Google Fonts?

Yes, Frijole is available for free on Google Fonts. Get Frijole on Google Fonts ↗

Alternative For (1)

Frijole is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:

[Barnhart Brothers & Spindler] · display

Bold textured display with playful energy for casual branding

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How to Use Frijole

Copy these code snippets to quickly add Frijole to your project.

Quick Start

CSS code for Frijole

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Frijole:wght@400&display=swap');