Playwrite CO
handwriting · Designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
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Playwrite CO is a cursive handwriting font based on the Colombian national school script, giving it a structured yet fluid appearance. The letterforms follow traditional penmanship conventions with smooth, connected strokes and a moderate slant that feels deliberate rather than casual. It sits in a middle ground between formal calligraphy and everyday handwriting, making it legible enough for short text blocks while still carrying a personal, human quality. The weight is consistent and controlled, which keeps it from feeling too loose or informal despite its handwritten nature.
This font works well for boutique branding where a personal touch matters, such as artisan food labels, stationery shops, or independent clothing brands. It also fits naturally in wedding or event-related materials like invitations, signage headers, or social media graphics where a warm, handcrafted feel is the goal. A third practical use is editorial pull quotes or section headers in lifestyle blogs and print magazines, where it can add visual contrast against a clean sans-serif body text without overwhelming the layout.
Best suited for: Consider Playwrite CO for personalized branding applications, event invitations, handcrafted product packaging, and editorial accents where authentic handwriting character enhances visual communication.
Design considerations: The font's four weight options allow flexible hierarchy while maintaining the structured penmanship style across applications. Its moderate slant and consistent letterform weight support readability in short-to-medium text passages while preserving the personal, connected quality characteristic of handwriting fonts.
Pairing guidance: Pair Playwrite CO with Cormorant Garamond to establish elegant contrast between handwritten headers and serif body text, with Lato to create modern warmth by combining handwriting with clean sans-serif typography, or with Dancing Script when layering multiple handwriting styles for decorative emphasis and visual rhythm.
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Playwrite CO at a glance
TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2023
September 2025
4 (4 weights)
Yes: weight 100–400
Handwriting
1
Google Fonts
All 4 Playwrite CO 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 CO character map
Which languages does Playwrite CO support?
Playwrite CO 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 CO commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Playwrite CO 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.