Charles Font – Free Download (OTF, TTF, SVG)
About Charles
Charles is a bold, groovy typeface designed by Tokokoo Studio that captures the laid-back energy of retro design with contemporary flair. Its smooth, flowing letterforms feature organic curves and playful proportions that evoke nostalgia while remaining fresh and modern. The font's friendly character makes it feel approachable and warm, perfect for designers seeking personality in their typography. Charles brings a vintage-inspired vibe that stands out without overwhelming a design.
Best Uses for Charles
Charles excels in creative projects that demand visual personality and charm, including logo design, branding collateral, vintage-style posters, and album artwork. It's ideal for Cricut crafters creating custom apparel, vinyl decals, and personalized gifts where a groovy aesthetic enhances the final product. The font also works beautifully for editorial headers, signage, social media graphics, and any project where playful elegance matters.
What Fonts Pair Well With Charles?
Charles pairs wonderfully with clean, minimalist sans-serifs that provide contrast and balance. Consider pairing it with Roboto or Open Sans for body text, which offer modern simplicity against Charles's groovy personality. For a more cohesive retro look, Playfair Display creates an elegant companion that shares vintage inspiration while maintaining readability.
License & Commercial Use
Charles is free for commercial use, allowing you to create logos, printed materials, digital designs, web projects, mobile applications, and branded merchandise without purchasing a license. You may use the font across business websites, marketing campaigns, product packaging, and client work. Always credit Tokokoo Studio in your project credits when possible. However, reselling or redistributing the font files themselves is strictly prohibited—only the designs created with Charles may be sold or shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles free for commercial use?
Yes, Charles is free for commercial use. You can use it for logos, branding, print projects, digital designs, merchandise, and client work without restrictions. Simply provide credit to Tokokoo Studio when feasible.
What file formats does Charles come in?
Charles is available in standard font formats including TrueType (.ttf) and OpenType (.otf), ensuring compatibility with Windows, Mac, and creative software like Adobe Creative Suite, Cricut Design Space, and Silhouette Studio.
What fonts pair well with Charles?
Charles pairs beautifully with Roboto, Open Sans, and Playfair Display. The clean, minimalist nature of Roboto and Open Sans provides excellent contrast for body text, while Playfair Display complements Charles's vintage inspiration for a cohesive retro aesthetic.
Can I use Charles for Cricut projects?
Absolutely. Charles works perfectly for Cricut Design Space projects, from custom t-shirt designs to vinyl decals and personalized gifts. The font's groovy character translates beautifully to crafted projects, and you can use the VectorDad generators to create word art SVGs with Charles for seamless Cricut integration.
How to Install Charles
- Download Charles from VectorDad.com and save the file to your computer.
- Unzip the font folder to extract the font files if they're compressed.
- Double-click the Charles font file (.ttf or .otf) to open the font preview window.
- Click the "Install" button to complete the installation process.
- Restart your design applications and Charles will be available in your font menu.
Use Charles With VectorDad Tools
Maximize Charles's potential with the VectorDad Word Art Generator, which instantly converts your text into custom SVG designs ready for Cricut cutting. Create eye-catching curved text effects using the Curved Text Generator, perfect for adding groovy, dimensional text to your craft projects and designs.
