Playwrite NO

handwriting · Designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione

Playwrite NO: Jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz

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Playwrite NO is a handwriting-style font based on Norwegian cursive script standards, featuring smooth, connected letterforms with moderate slant and clean stroke transitions. It carries an approachable yet structured quality, avoiding the erratic looseness of casual script fonts while still feeling personal and human. The letterforms have a consistent rhythm that gives it credibility as a formal handwriting style rather than a decorative novelty, making it readable at display sizes without feeling stiff.

This font works well for boutique branding projects where a personal, handcrafted identity is needed without looking unprofessional, such as artisan food products, stationery brands, or small lifestyle businesses. It is also a solid choice for editorial pull quotes or bylines in print and digital publications where a human touch is needed to break up body text. Wedding or event-related design is another practical fit, where the clean cursive style communicates elegance without requiring an overly ornate typeface that sacrifices legibility.

Best suited for: Consider Playwrite NO for invitations, personal branding, editorial accents, and lifestyle packaging where authentic handwritten character enhances perceived craftsmanship and approachability.

Design considerations: The font's moderate weight range from 100 to regular supports flexible hierarchy without requiring heavier variants. Its connected cursive structure maintains legibility across display applications while the consistent rhythm suits both formal and creative contexts.

Pairing guidance: Pair Playwrite NO with Cormorant Garamond to anchor elegant layouts with serif formality, use Lato as a neutral sans-serif counterpoint for contemporary balance, or combine with Dancing Script when layering multiple handwriting styles for dynamic visual interest and textural variety.

Pairs well with

Cormorant Garamond Lato Dancing Script

Playwrite NO 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 NO 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 NO 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 NO support?

Playwrite NO 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 NO commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Playwrite NO 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 NO FAQ

Is Playwrite NO free for commercial use?

Yes. Playwrite NO 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 NO include?

Playwrite NO 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 NO support Cyrillic?

No. Playwrite NO supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Playwrite NO?

Playwrite NO was designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione. It was added to Google Fonts in May 2024.