What Font Is the Summer I Turned Pretty? Visual Comparison and Canva Dupes
By Alexander Ross
Before publishing marketing collateral, merchandise, or client projects built on these fonts, verify the licensing terms for your selected typefaces.
Google Fonts options like Playfair Display, Cormorant Garamond, and Montserrat are governed by the SIL Open Font License (OFL). This license permits free personal and commercial use across print, web, video, and social media without royalty payments.
In contrast, downloading premium signature scripts from marketplace platforms (like Creative Market or Behance) requires review. Standard desktop licenses often prohibit use on commercial merchandise, packaging, or broadcast video without purchasing an extended commercial license. Always check whether your license allows embedded font software or flattened vector artwork.
Avoid the common mistake of pairing two competing ornate display fonts. If your title serif features pronounced ball terminals and exaggerated swashes, keep the accompanying script relaxed and thin. If you use a bold, heavy script, balance it with a restrained, clean serif like Prata to maintain clear visual hierarchy.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
