Irish Grover

display · Designed by Sideshow

Irish Grover: Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow

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Irish Grover is a bold, chunky display typeface with a hand-drawn, slightly rough quality that gives it a playful and informal feel. The letterforms are thick and rounded with irregular edges that suggest they were drawn quickly with a brush or marker, giving the font a casual, energetic personality. It reads as friendly and approachable rather than polished or corporate, with enough visual weight to command attention at large sizes. The unevenness in the strokes keeps it from feeling mechanical, which is part of its appeal for contexts where a human touch matters.

This font works well for children's content, including book covers, educational materials, and activity websites where a fun and accessible tone is the goal. It is also a reasonable choice for food and beverage branding with a casual or artisanal angle, such as a neighborhood pub, a food truck, or a homemade product line where warmth and personality matter more than refinement. Additionally, Irish Grover can serve event promotions and posters, particularly for community events, festivals, or holiday-themed campaigns where the goal is to look lively and approachable rather than formal.

Best suited for: Children's books, casual food branding, community event posters, and playful digital interfaces where approachable personality and visual warmth take priority over formal refinement.

Design considerations: Irish Grover's single regular weight and hand-drawn aesthetic make it most effective at display sizes where its chunky letterforms and irregular edges remain legible and impactful. The informal character works best when paired with supporting typefaces that can handle body text or secondary information without competing for attention.

Pairing guidance: Pair Irish Grover with Lato for accessible body copy and interface text that maintains clarity at smaller sizes, Luckiest Guy as an alternative display option for headlines needing similar playful energy, and Pacifico to reinforce casual, handmade qualities in accent or decorative contexts.

Pairs well with

Luckiest Guy Lato Pacifico

Irish Grover at a glance

Designer

Sideshow

License

Apache License 2.0

Added to Google Fonts

March 2011

Last updated

May 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Irish Grover styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Irish Grover 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 Irish Grover support?

Irish Grover 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 Irish Grover commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Irish Grover is released under the Apache License 2.0. You can use it in personal and client work, websites, apps and products you sell. If you share the font files themselves, include a copy of the license with them.

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Irish Grover FAQ

Is Irish Grover free for commercial use?

Yes. Irish Grover is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Irish Grover include?

Irish Grover comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Irish Grover support Cyrillic?

No. Irish Grover supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Irish Grover?

Irish Grover was designed by Sideshow. It was added to Google Fonts in March 2011.