The family includes seven distinct "sub-fonts" (styles):
A similar (though less elegant) font is Observatory by Underware. It creates radar charts. While not identical to Chartwell, it is often cheaper or available through Typekit (Adobe Fonts).
The FF Chartwell font family is a masterpiece of type design and utility. It turns tedious data entry into a creative, typographic joy. While the temptation to search for a "free download" is high, the risks (malware, legal fines, corrupted files) are simply not worth it.
Invest the $49. Consider it a business expense. Your workflow will be faster, your charts will look better, and you will sleep soundly knowing you are supporting the designers who make our industry magical.
Have you used Chartwell before? Do you know another great data viz font? Let us know in the comments below!
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes. Prices and availability are subject to change. Always download fonts from official distributors like MyFonts or FontShop.
Searching for “FF Chartwell font family free download” often leads to sketchy font aggregate sites. Here’s what typically happens:
I strongly recommend avoiding sites like freefonts.io, fontsgrabber, dafont (unofficial uploads), or any page with pop-up ads claiming “FF Chartwell 100% free.”
If you use a pirated version of FF Chartwell in a client project, you risk a cease-and-desist letter or a lawsuit from Monotype. They have automated bots that scan websites for unlicensed font usage. If your client's logo or infographic uses Chartwell, they can trace it back to your license—or lack thereof.
| Feature | Official License | "Free Download" (Pirate) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cost | $99 - $149 | $0 (High hidden cost) | | Malware Risk | None | Very High | | Ligature Support | 100% Functional | Often Broken | | Software Updates | Yes (Variable font support) | No | | Legal to use at work | Yes | No (Could get you fired) |
Designed by Travis Kochel and published by FontFont (now part of Monotype), FF Chartwell is not a standard font. It is a "smart font" that utilizes OpenType features (specifically Standard Ligatures and Ordinals) to translate numerical data into visual graphs.
It's not a font, but it is free with your CC subscription. It creates native graphs that are fully customizable.