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Cursive (script) fonts imitate joined-up handwriting, from formal copperplate like Pinyon Script to casual brush lettering like Pacifico. All of the fonts below are free under open licenses, so you can use them in logos, invitations and commercial projects.
Fonts load from Google Fonts. “Get font” opens the official download page. All are free for personal and commercial use under their open licenses.
Free fonts vs copy-and-paste cursive
There are two kinds of “cursive font” people look for:
- Real fonts (below) that you install or load on a website and use in Word, Canva, Cricut or design apps.
- Copy-and-paste cursive text for Instagram bios, TikTok or messages. That isn’t a font at all: it’s special Unicode letters (𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈) that display anywhere. Use the generator above.
Choosing a cursive font
- Weddings and invitations: formal scripts: Great Vibes, Pinyon Script, Parisienne, Allura.
- Logos and branding: bolder brush scripts, Pacifico, Kaushan Script, Yellowtail, Satisfy.
- Signatures: loose, fast scripts, Mrs Saint Delafield, Herr Von Muellerhoff, Monsieur La Doulaise.
- Readability: never set long text in script; use it for a few words and pair it with a clean sans. See font pairings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular cursive font?
Among free fonts, Dancing Script, Pacifico and Great Vibes are some of the most widely used script fonts on the web.
Can I use these cursive fonts commercially?
Yes: fonts on Google Fonts are released under open licenses (mostly the SIL Open Font License), which allow commercial use. You can’t sell the font files themselves.
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