“Playwrite is a typeface engine that allows the
creation of primary school cursive fonts. These school fonts are
the practical result of the Primarium research project, a
groundbreaking educational effort that documents the history and
current practice of instruction methodologies and models taught to
primary school students worldwide. Its findings with regards to the
calligraphic models currently in use, their development and
rationale, informed the design of the Playwrite
glyphs.” — TypeTogether
Available in variable font format, with axes
for weight, slant, vertical extensions (extender length), and speed
(cursiveness). The More…
“Playwrite is a typeface engine that allows the creation of primary school cursive fonts. These school fonts are the practical result of the Primarium research project, a groundbreaking educational effort that documents the history and current practice of instruction methodologies and models taught to primary school students worldwide. Its findings with regards to the calligraphic models currently in use, their development and rationale, informed the design of the Playwrite glyphs.” — TypeTogether
Available in variable font format, with axes for weight, slant, vertical extensions (extender length), and speed (cursiveness). The initial release in June 2024 included static fonts customized to the regional preferences in over 40 countries. Depending on the model, these are available in up to four weights as well with guidelines.