Great Vibes
Formal scriptGreat Vibes
A flowing formal script with generous loops, popular for invitations and signature-style lines.
Calligraphy Fonts: Free Formal Scripts for Invitations and Signatures
Eleven free calligraphy-style fonts, from formal copperplate-like scripts to quick signature hands.
Allura
Formal scriptAllura
A formal script with smooth, rounded strokes. A common pick for wedding and event stationery.
Alex Brush
Brush scriptAlex Brush
A brush-pen style formal script with confident, flowing strokes.
Pinyon Script
Formal scriptPinyon Script
A formal script in the tradition of engraved roundhand lettering. Looks right on certificates and invitations.
Tangerine
CalligraphyTangerine
A slender, calligraphic script with tall ascenders and a light touch.
Italianno
CalligraphyItalianno
A slim, Italian-style cursive calligraphy with a graceful, slanted rhythm.
Mrs Saint Delafield
SignatureMrs Saint Delafield
A light, flowing script that looks like a quick, elegant signature.
Monsieur La Doulaise
Ornate scriptMonsieur La Doulaise
An ornate calligraphic script with decorative flourishes on its capitals. Best at larger sizes.
Herr Von Muellerhoff
SignatureHerr Von Muellerhoff
A light, fast-moving script with a signature feel. Use it large and for short names or titles.
Petit Formal Script
Formal scriptPetit Formal Script
A formal script with a gentle slant and clear letterforms, suited to certificates and invitations.
Rouge Script
Formal scriptRouge Script
A light, flowing formal script with a graceful, vintage-stationery feel.
About these fonts
Calligraphy fonts imitate pen and brush lettering, with thick and thin strokes, connected letters and decorative capitals. They are the usual choice for wedding stationery, certificates, greeting cards and personal branding. The fonts here range from formal and upright (Pinyon Script, Petit Formal Script) to quick, signature-like hands (Mrs Saint Delafield, Herr Von Muellerhoff).
Calligraphy scripts are meant for names and short phrases. Avoid setting them in all capitals, because script capitals are designed to start words, and keep them large enough that the thin strokes stay visible. Type a name or short line above to see how each font draws it.
Licence and installation
Every font on this page comes from the open-source Google Fonts library and is free for personal and commercial use under the SIL Open Font License 1.1 (a few under Apache 2.0). Each zip contains the font file, the licence text and a short readme. To install on Windows, unzip, right-click the font and choose Install; on Mac, double-click the file and click Install Font. The live previews show the regular weight and basic Latin characters; the downloads are the complete font files.
Frequently asked questions
Which calligraphy font is best for wedding invitations?
Great Vibes, Allura, Pinyon Script and Alex Brush are common choices for names and headings. Pair them with a simple serif or sans for the details.
Should I type calligraphy fonts in capital letters?
It is usually better not to. Script capitals are decorative and are not designed for whole words, and all-caps text is harder to read in connected lettering.
Can I use these fonts on a website or in Canva?
The licence allows it. For websites you can self-host the files; some design apps only allow uploading your own fonts on paid plans.
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