Daria Font – Free Download (OTF, TTF, SVG)
About Daria
Daria is a playful cartoon font designed by Cathy Davies that brings a whimsical, animated energy to any creative project. With its rounded letterforms and bouncy character spacing, Daria captures the charm of classic hand-drawn animation while maintaining excellent legibility across sizes. The font's friendly personality makes it perfect for projects that need warmth, humor, and visual appeal without sacrificing readability. Its unique blend of cartoon aesthetics and functional design sets it apart as a go-to choice for designers seeking character-driven typography.
Best Uses for Daria
Daria shines in playful branding, children's book design, and character-focused packaging projects where personality matters most. This font is ideal for vinyl decal cutting with Cricut machines, t-shirt designs, comic book lettering, poster design, and cartoon-style social media graphics. It also works beautifully for greeting cards, sticker designs, game interfaces, and any project where a lighthearted, approachable tone will resonate with your audience.
What Fonts Pair Well With Daria?
Daria pairs exceptionally well with clean, minimal sans-serif fonts that provide visual balance and readability. Consider pairing it with Poppins or Inter for body text and secondary messaging, which offer neutral contrast without competing for attention. For a more elegant touch, Playfair Display works beautifully alongside Daria in headline hierarchies, creating a sophisticated playfulness that appeals to both modern and editorial designs.
License & Commercial Use
Daria is 100% free for commercial use. You may use this font without restrictions for logo design, branding, print materials, digital projects, website development, mobile applications, and merchandise production. The font is licensed for unlimited commercial projects, and no attribution fee is required, though credit to Cathy Davies is appreciated. Please note: reselling or redistributing the font files themselves is not permitted under the license terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daria free for commercial use?
Yes, Daria is completely free for commercial use. You can use it for logos, packaging, print materials, digital products, websites, apps, merchandise, and any other commercial project without licensing restrictions or additional fees.
What file formats does Daria come in?
Daria is available in standard font formats including TrueType (.ttf) and OpenType (.otf), compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Check the download page for complete file format details.
What fonts pair well with Daria?
Daria pairs beautifully with clean sans-serif fonts like Poppins and Inter for supporting text, or with elegant serif fonts like Playfair Display for contrasting headlines. See the Font Pairing section above for detailed recommendations.
Can I use Daria for Cricut vinyl cutting projects?
Absolutely! Daria's rounded, bold letterforms are excellent for Cricut vinyl decals, HTV projects, and SVG designs. The cartoon style maintains sharp edges when cut, making it a favorite for crafters creating custom apparel, decals, and personalized gifts.
How to Install Daria
- Download the Daria font file from VectorDad by clicking the download button on this page.
- Unzip the downloaded folder to access the font files (usually .ttf or .otf format).
- Double-click the font file to open the font preview window on your computer.
- Click Install to add Daria to your system font library.
- Restart your design applications, and Daria will appear in your font menu alongside all other installed fonts.
Use Daria With VectorDad Tools
Take Daria to the next level by using the VectorDad Word Art Generator to create custom SVG designs perfect for Cricut cutting and digital projects. Additionally, the Curved Text Generator lets you bend and shape Daria text along custom paths, adding dynamic dimensionality to your craft designs and vector artwork.
