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Short Stack

Designer: James Grieshaber
Language Support:LatinEnglish
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RegularTTF
ShortStack-Regular.ttf
0.06 MB

Supports 75 languages

Supports 1 scripts

Supports Scripts

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Licensing & Core Factoid Summary

Short Stack is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by James Grieshaber, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-06.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry James Grieshaber
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles

About This Font

Short Stack is a playful, hand-drawn sans-serif typeface designed by James Grieshaber and released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). Its rounded, bouncy letterforms evoke a friendly, informal feel, making it ideal for children's materials, craft projects, and casual branding. The font supports Latin script and English, with a single Regular weight in TTF format. Please note that Short Stack does not include Chinese character support.

Key Features

  • Rounded, hand-drawn letterforms with a bouncy, whimsical style
  • Single Regular weight in TTF format for easy use
  • Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL) – free for personal and commercial projects
  • Designed by James Grieshaber, released through Sorkin Type Co
  • Supports Latin script and English language characters

Recommended Use Cases

Children's book covers and educational materials Craft and hobby project titles, such as scrapbooking or greeting cards Casual branding for bakeries, toy stores, or daycare centers Posters and flyers for community events or school activities Social media graphics and blog headers with a friendly tone

Font Information

Font Family
Short Stack
Font Type
Sans-serif
Designer
James Grieshaber
Foundry
James Grieshaber
License
OFL
File Formats
TTF
Font Weights
Regular
File Size
0.06 MB
Release Date
2025-05-16
Last Updated
2026-06-06

Copyright

Copyright (c) 2011, Sorkin Type Co (www.sorkintype.com) with Reserved Font Names "Short Stack" and "Short Stack One". This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.

Official license URL (external)

http://scripts.sil.org/OFL

Tags

short stack Regular Sans-serif Latin English

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Short Stack free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Short Stack 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/ofl.
Which languages does Short Stack support?
Based on character-coverage data, Short Stack primarily supports: Latin, English. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed Short Stack on my website?
Yes, you can embed Short Stack on websites using @font-face or other web font methods, as the OFL permits web embedding.
What file formats are available for Short Stack?
Short Stack is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which is compatible with most operating systems and design software.
How many weights does Short Stack include?
Short Stack includes a single Regular weight, suitable for display and heading use.
Who designed Short Stack?
Short Stack was designed by James Grieshaber and is distributed by Sorkin Type Co.

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