Display typeface

Display typefaces are made to be seen big. They are often playful, dramatic or unusual, like the bold, bubbly "Make waves" sample.

They grew with posters and advertising in the 1800s, when printers wanted letters that stood out on a wall or a shop window.

Use them for a few large words, such as a hero headline or an event poster. At small sizes or in long text, their unusual shapes become hard to read.