Playwrite AU SA

handwriting · Designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione

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Playwrite AU SA is a cursive handwriting font based on the South Australian school script model. It has a formal, upright cursive style with consistent letterforms and moderate stroke contrast, giving it a clean and legible appearance compared to more expressive script fonts. The characters connect naturally, maintaining a structured flow without feeling stiff or overly decorative. It reads as polished but personal, sitting somewhere between formal penmanship and approachable handwritten text.

This font works well for education-related branding where a connection to traditional handwriting instruction adds authenticity. It is also a solid choice for children's book covers or learning app interfaces where a familiar, school-appropriate script builds trust with parents and educators. Additionally, it can serve as a signature-style accent in stationery design, wedding or event branding, or certificate templates where a cursive touch is expected but legibility still matters.

Best suited for: Consider this font for educational materials, children's publications, formal certificates, and branding contexts where authentic school-based handwriting enhances credibility and approachability.

Design considerations: The font's four weight options allow flexible hierarchy while maintaining the structured cursive character throughout. Its formal yet accessible style suits layouts requiring both legibility and a personal, handwritten quality without sacrificing professional polish.

Pairing guidance: Pair with Playfair Display to anchor formal layouts with serif elegance, Lato to provide clean sans-serif contrast for body text and UI elements, or Dancing Script to layer complementary handwriting styles where additional expressive movement enhances visual interest.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lato Dancing Script

Playwrite AU SA at a glance

Designer

TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

May 2024

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

4 (4 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 100–400

Classification

Handwriting

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 4 Playwrite AU SA 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 SA character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Playwrite AU SA support?

Playwrite AU SA 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 SA commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Playwrite AU SA 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.

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Playwrite AU SA FAQ

Is Playwrite AU SA free for commercial use?

Yes. Playwrite AU SA is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Playwrite AU SA include?

Playwrite AU SA includes 4 weights, from Thin (100) to Regular (400). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 100 and 400 is available.

Does Playwrite AU SA support Cyrillic?

No. Playwrite AU SA supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Playwrite AU SA?

Playwrite AU SA was designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione. It was added to Google Fonts in May 2024.