Ordinary: A Fancy Display Font for Makers and Creative Sellers
Ordinary for Candle Labels and Product Packaging Design
I recently used Ordinary on a set of candle labels for a new line of soy candles. As a maker who values both aesthetics and clarity, I was curious how this display font would translate to small-format printed materials. The result? Absolutely stunning. The soft curves and elegant baseline of Ordinary gave the labels a boutique feel that elevated the entire product line. Since it’s a decorative font, I kept the rest of the design minimal—just a clean sans serif for the ingredient list and a simple border. The contrast worked beautifully, and customers commented on how “luxurious” the packaging felt.
Using Ordinary for Wedding Invitations and Elegant Branding
When designing a set of rustic-luxe wedding invitations, I wanted a font that felt romantic but not overly formal. Ordinary fit the bill perfectly. I used the regular version for the couple’s names and the italic version for the event date. It paired well with a hand-drawn floral border and a soft watercolor background. Because it’s a display font, I avoided using it in long paragraphs, opting instead for a classic serif for the body text. The result was a timeless, handcrafted look that brides and grooms loved in the digital preview.
Ordinary for Digital Printables and Planner Pages
As a digital product creator, I often design planner pages, wall art, and seasonal printables. For a new line of minimalist wall art with inspirational quotes, I used Ordinary for the main quote text. The font’s clean strokes and open spacing made it readable even when scaled down for smaller prints. I also appreciated that the font came in both regular and italic versions, which allowed me to add visual interest and subtle emphasis where needed. When used in digital mockups, Ordinary gave the designs a polished, modern edge that felt both personal and professional.
Testing Ordinary on Merchandise: Tote Bags and Sticker Sheets
I ran a test batch of tote bags and sticker sheets using Ordinary, and I was thrilled with how it held up across different materials. On the tote bag, the font looked elegant yet modern when heat-pressed in gold foil. For the sticker sheets, especially the ones with small label-style cuts, I made sure to use the font only for short phrases and titles. It worked beautifully in SVG cutting files, and the clean outlines ensured crisp cuts on both vinyl and sticker paper. Just remember—this font is best for display use, not for very tiny or detailed cuts.
Pairing Ordinary with Other Fonts for Visual Harmony
One of my favorite things about working with Ordinary is how versatile it is in font pairing. I often pair it with a clean sans serif like Montserrat or a soft serif like Playfair Display when designing product packaging or editorial-style printables. For digital mockups or social media graphics, I’ve even used it alongside a script font for contrast and visual storytelling. The key is balance—since Ordinary is a decorative display font, it shines brightest when paired with something simple and structured.
