Playwrite AU QLD
handwriting · Designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
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Playwrite AU QLD is a cursive handwriting font developed as part of the Playwrite collection, designed to reflect the Australian Queensland style of handwriting instruction. It features looped, connected letterforms with a slightly formal yet approachable quality. The strokes have a consistent rhythm that gives it structure without feeling rigid, making it read as both legible and authentically hand-drawn. It sits in a middle ground between casual script and penmanship-style writing, with enough personality to stand out but enough control to function in design contexts where readability still matters.
This font works well for children's educational materials, where the Queensland handwriting style is already familiar and pedagogically relevant. It is also a practical choice for boutique branding, particularly in food, wellness, or lifestyle sectors where a handcrafted, personal touch is part of the brand identity. Additionally, it can be used effectively in greeting card design or short-form packaging copy where the goal is warmth and a personal feel rather than corporate polish. It is best reserved for display sizes and short text blocks rather than long-form body copy.
Best suited for: Children's educational materials aligned with Queensland handwriting instruction, boutique branding in food and wellness sectors, greeting cards, and short-form packaging copy requiring warmth and personal character.
Design considerations: The font's four weight options (100–regular) support flexible hierarchy while maintaining the connected, looped cursive structure across all variants. Its handwriting category positions it as a display choice; the existing description recommends reserving it for display sizes and short text blocks rather than extended body copy.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Cormorant Garamond to anchor formal or editorial layouts with serif elegance, Lato to provide clean sans-serif contrast for navigation or supporting text, or Dancing Script to reinforce a cohesive handwritten aesthetic across complementary script weights and styles.
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Playwrite AU QLD at a glance
TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2024
September 2025
4 (4 weights)
Yes: weight 100–400
Handwriting
1
Google Fonts
All 4 Playwrite AU QLD styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Playwrite AU QLD character map
Which languages does Playwrite AU QLD support?
Playwrite AU QLD includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Playwrite AU QLD commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Playwrite AU QLD is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.