Cherry Swash
display · Designed by Nataliya Kasatkina
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Cherry Swash is a bold, serif display typeface with thick strokes, rounded terminals, and a confident, slightly retro character. It draws on classic lettering traditions but has enough personality to feel fresh rather than dated. The letterforms are sturdy and well-constructed, with noticeable contrast between thick and thin strokes that gives it visual weight without feeling heavy or aggressive. It reads clearly at large sizes and has a warm, approachable quality that sets it apart from colder, more geometric display options.
This font works well for food and beverage branding, particularly for craft products, bakeries, or restaurants looking for a handcrafted but polished identity. It suits editorial headlines in lifestyle or culture publications where character and readability need to coexist. It also fits well on event posters or packaging where a single strong headline needs to carry visual impact without relying on illustration or decoration to do the heavy lifting.
Best suited for: Consider Cherry Swash for food packaging, craft branding, lifestyle editorial headlines, and event posters where a distinctive serif display can anchor layouts with confident visual presence.
Design considerations: The typeface offers two weights to manage hierarchy and emphasis across applications. Its rounded terminals and serif construction suggest warmth in display contexts, making it well-suited to brands seeking personality without sacrificing legibility at scale.
Pairing guidance: Pair Cherry Swash with Playfair Display for layered serif sophistication in editorial or luxury contexts, Lato for approachable sans-serif body text and supporting information, or Caveat to reinforce handcrafted character in packaging and informal layouts where script elements enhance the overall narrative.
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Cherry Swash at a glance
Nataliya Kasatkina
SIL Open Font License 1.1
October 2012
September 2025
2 (2 weights)
Display
2
Google Fonts
All 2 Cherry Swash styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Cherry Swash character map
Which languages does Cherry Swash support?
Cherry Swash includes 2 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Cherry Swash commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Cherry Swash 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.