Poplar Std Font

Poplar Std is a sans serif font designed by Barbara Lind (2001). Its clean letters skip the little "feet" (serifs) of traditional type, so it looks modern and reads well on screens. You can download it for free and test it with your own words in the preview above.

Poplar Std Font Details

• Designer: Barbara Lind
• Year: 2001 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Sans serif font
• Font styles: 1 (Black)
• Weight: Bold (700)
• Glyphs: 253
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• OpenType features: Ligatures and fractions
• Kerning: Built in
• Download: Free ZIP (29.1 KB) with one OTF file

What You Can Type With Poplar Std

You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means Poplar Std can handle full sentences, dates and prices. Common punctuation such as &, !, ? and @ is included as well. It also has the accented letters you need for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian.

Ligatures and Smart Letters in Poplar Std

Its ligatures switch on by themselves in most design apps: certain letter pairs join into one specially drawn shape.

Where Poplar Std Works Best

Designers usually reach for fonts like Poplar Std when they're making websites, app screens and clean logos. Its lowercase letters are tall compared to the capitals, which keeps it readable at smaller sizes. It works for headings and body text alike. If the download has several weights, use a heavier one for titles and a lighter one for paragraphs.

Poplar Std Font FAQs

Is Poplar Std font free to download?

Yes, Poplar Std is a free download here (free ZIP (29.1 KB) with one OTF file), no sign-up needed. For commercial projects, read the license note on this page first, since that's set by the designer.

Who designed Poplar Std font?

Poplar Std was designed by Barbara Lind. The copyright line inside the font is dated 2001.

How do I install Poplar Std on Windows or Mac?

Unzip the download first. On Windows, right-click the font file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click it and click Install Font. The ZIP contains OTF files, which work on Windows, Mac and in every major design app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Poplar Std.

Does Poplar Std have ligatures?

Yes. Poplar Std has ligatures that turn on by themselves in most design apps and browsers, so you don't need to do anything special.

Can I use Poplar Std in Canva and Cricut?

Canva lets you upload it on Pro, Teams and other plans with font uploads (Brand Kit > Upload a font); free accounts can't upload fonts. For Cricut Design Space, install it on your computer first and it shows up under System fonts.

Does Poplar Std support accented letters?

Yes. Poplar Std includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Poplar Std?

For more contrast, pair it with a serif like Playfair Display or Merriweather in your headings.