Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
Permanent Marker is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Font Diner, Inc, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.
License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry Font Diner, Inc
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
Permanent Marker is a bold, hand-drawn sans-serif font designed by Font Diner, Inc. and released under the open-source Apache License 2.0. Its rough, marker-like strokes give it a casual, energetic feel perfect for headlines, posters, and school-themed designs. The font supports Latin script and English, making it ideal for Western typography projects. Please note that this font does not include Chinese character support.
Key Features
- Rough, hand-drawn marker texture for a playful, authentic look
- Bold uppercase and lowercase letters with irregular edges
- Open-source license (Apache 2.0) allows free use in most projects
- Single weight (Regular) in TTF format for easy installation
- Designed by Font Diner, a studio known for retro and quirky typefaces
Recommended Use Cases
Classroom materials, chalkboard-style signs, and school event posters DIY craft projects, scrapbooking, and handmade greeting cards Youth-oriented branding for sports teams, camps, or toy packaging Social media graphics and meme text that need a casual, handwritten vibe Menu boards or signage for cafes, diners, and vintage-themed restaurants
Font Information
- Font Family
- Permanent Marker
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Font Diner, Inc
- Foundry
- Font Diner, Inc
- License
- Open source
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Regular
- File Size
- 0.07 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13
Copyright
Copyright (c) 2010 by Font Diner, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0
Official license URL (external)
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0Tags
permanent marker Regular Sans-serif Latin English
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Permanent Marker free for commercial use?
Under the listed "Open source" license, Permanent Marker may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/open-source.
Which languages does Permanent Marker support?
Based on character-coverage data, Permanent Marker primarily supports: Latin, English. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed this font on a website?
Yes, the Apache 2.0 license permits web embedding via @font-face or other methods, provided you comply with the license terms (e.g., retaining attribution).
What file formats are available for Permanent Marker?
Permanent Marker is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which works on Windows, macOS, and most design software.
Is Permanent Marker a free font?
Yes, it is open-source and free to download and use under the Apache License 2.0. No payment or membership is required on FontHubs.
Can I use Permanent Marker on a website?
Yes, in most cases you can embed Permanent Marker via @font-face or a web-font workflow. Always follow the Open source terms for hosting and redistribution.