According to MailChimp's documentation, the support for using custom fonts in emails is limited.
Avoid Using Custom Fonts
The Drag and Drop Editor in MailChimp only offers web-safe fonts. Most email clients do not fully support CSS properties like @font-face or @import that allow for the use of custom fonts on web pages. To ensure consistent display across all devices, it is recommended to stick to web-safe fonts.
If you want to include custom-font headlines, consider using images while keeping the body content as text. Failing to balance text and images can trigger spam filters during email campaigns.
Source: Limitations of HTML Email
It appears that MailChimp may be limiting custom font options to ensure a uniform viewing experience for users. However, there is a workaround by creating a custom template:
Note:
If you have coding skills or access to a developer, you can create custom coded templates with HTML elements that may have limited support in email clients. It is important to note that MailChimp's support team may not assist with troubleshooting issues related to custom code.
Update: In the documentation for custom templates (refer to Experimenting with Web Fonts), MailChimp advises against using custom fonts but mentions that <link>
, @import
, @font-face
, etc., should work properly in email clients with browser support for custom fonts.