20 Calligraphic Fonts to give character to your projects

Calligraphic fonts have always brought us back to timeless writing; their shapes and particular styles immediately catch our attention. In addition, synonyms of value and prestige can add a touch of elegance and charm to your design.
 
 
Calligraphy is a valid form of art that has existed for centuries, from ancient China to today. The term " calligraphy" is of Greek origin and means " to write with beauty". It gives each letter character and personality, and for this reason, it is always very expressive. It is certainly not the most readable form of writing and therefore not suitable for use in the body of the text, but if used well, it can create a significant impact and prove to be very evocative.
 
Today the calligraphy of the past is recreated with the so-called calligraphic fonts or handwritten fonts that imitate handwriting. They can be used for your graphic projects, especially if you need sophisticated or refined typography. So, if you are a Graphic Designer who needs inspiration or come here by chance because you are looking for calligraphic fonts that imitate handwriting, this is the article for you!
 

1. Aerotis by Ef Studio

Aerotis is a font that tries to make its way across the page, pointed but still graceful, challenging to read.
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $ 13)
Designer: Ef Studio  /  E-mail:   efstudio2@gmail.com
 
 

2. Amalfi Coast by Typeline Studio

Amalfi Coast by Typeline Studio is a genuinely gorgeous font, graceful, round and refined at the same time. Great for signatures, but challenging to read.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Promotional and Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $19)
Designer: Typeline Studio  /  E-mail:   typelinestudio@gmail.com
 
 

3. Bailey by NanaNissa

Bailey is a cursive font by NanaNissa, very graceful, quite legible and perfect for short and memorable words, which is why it is excellent for names and brands.
 
Format: Opentype / .otf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $16)
Designer: NanaNissa  /  E-mail:   nisa.smart02@gmail.com
 
 

4. Billion Dreams – di Mans Greback

Billion Dreams is a truly impactful font, especially when proposed in bold. Interesting for titles, spectacular on a printed matter such as labels and boxes, significantly enriched with a thick glossy silkscreen varnish.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at €69)
Designer: Mans Greback /  Sito Web:  mansgreback.com
 
 

5. Brotherhood Script by Youssef Habchi

The Brotherhood Script is a classic font, personally very for tattoos, even if used in the right way, it could stand out on a thick natural marked paper, perhaps in direct debossing on white paper!
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at €45)
Designer: Youssef Habchi /  Website:  youssef-habchi.com
 
 

6. Caroline by FatmaStudio

FatmaStudio created Caroline, a font that is very reminiscent of feminine and graceful hand stroke.
 
Format: Opentype / .otf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use -  To buy License (starting at $16)
Designer: Fatma Studio /  E-mail:   fatma.studio92@gmail.com
 
 

7. Castro Script by Mans Greback

Castro Script tries to be friendlier and less elegant than the other cursive fonts on the list. This Mans Greback font is intended for youthful brands, produced for detail-conscious customers.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting from € 69)
Designer: Mans Greback   /  Website:   mansgreback.com
 
 

8. Charlotte by Viswell Studio

Charlotte is somewhat reminiscent of the effect of cursive writing with gel pens on paper, which is also perfect for signatures that must have a particular graphic impact.
 
Format: Opentype / .otf
Personal, no-profit or charitable use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $ 17)
Designer: Viswell Studio  /  E-mail:   agamrahmadan36@gmail.com
 
 

9. Cinderella Script by Reka Safriani

Returning to the "rounded", we have Cinderella Script, font by Reka Safriani.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - Free, without additional licenses (direct download as a .zip file)
To purchase the complete family of the "Cinderella Script" font (starting at $ 12) visit the following  link
Designer: Reka Safriani
 
 

10. Elegante by Balpirick Studio

Elegante is an "elegant" font; the stroke looks like a manual stroke that can be used for any eventuality. However, it remains very legible!
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free - Demo (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License - Full Version (starting at $ 9)
Designer: Balpirick Studio /  E-mail:   balpirick@gmail.com
 
 

11. Harlfiney by IM Studio

But back to complex fonts, I M Studio's Harlfiney tries to be as torturous as possible. Given its complexity, it is perfect for signatures and not recommended for elements that must be legible.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $9)
Designer: I M  Studio
 
 

12. Hearth Stone by Mightype

Hearthstone is a Mightype font. This font has very “nervous” curves and graces, making it quickly distinguished from the other more rounded fonts in the list.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License - Full Version (starting from € 11)
Designer: Mightype
 
 

13. Hirjnotes by Mans Greback

The stylish Hirjnotes is a font that tries to be a signature with great charm and style.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as file .zip)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting from € 69)
Designer: Mans Greback  /  Website:   mansgreback.com
 
 

14. Justine by Bonjour Type

Another female font is Justine. The Justine font manages to make good use of the space in which it is printed/written.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License - Full Version (starting at $ 12)
Designer: Bonjour Type /  E-mail:   bonjourtype@gmail.com
 
 

15. Lovea by Khurasan

Lovea is a font by Khurasan, a distinctive and exciting italic font from the title.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License - Full Version (starting at $ 10)
Designer: Khurasan
 
 

16. Marguerite by StereoType

Marguerite has a slightly less italic font than the others on the list, providing better readability. The commercial version contains a complete set of 26 alternate ending glyphs and a vast array of 13 ligatures and swashes to create your style!
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $ 39)
Designer: StereoType  /  Website:   stereo-type.fr
 
 

17. Nathalia by Romi Rahmadi

Nathalia is a very determined cursive font, the single letters that compose it maintain a fair proportion.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $ 13)
Designer: Romie Creative
 
 

18. Nature by HerDesign

Nature is a deliberately irregular font, which tries with its graces to stretch and occupy as much space as possible.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting from € 9)
Promotional package that includes 16 characters (including "Nature") from the author for only € 9 - Link to purchase
Designer: HerDesign
 
 

19. Samantha by Uloel Design

Samantha, designed by Uloel Design, proposes the classicism of cursive fonts but with a more irregular stroke, ideal for those who need it for a project that requires a particular organicity and realism.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License - Full Version (starting from € 12)
Designer: Uloel Design  /  E-mail:   uloel.portnoy@gmail.com
 
 

20. Shophia Script by di Reka Safriani

If you like the writing style of the old feathers, Shopia Script is for you.
 
Format: Truetype / .ttf
Personal Use - Free (direct download as a .zip file)
Commercial Use - To buy License (starting at $ 19)
To purchase the complete "Shophia Script" font family (starting at $ 12) visit the following  link
Designer:  Reka Safriani
 
 

I hope this font series has been comprehensive and valuable for all your current and future projects! Do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in having other advice regarding fonts, designs, labels and packaging for your customers' products or yours!
 
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Attention! Despite our prior checks, we do not provide any guarantees regarding the use and licensing of fonts, so we recommend that you check the license of each font or the instructions before using it.

 

 

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