Cursive fonts connect the letters in a flowing line, the way many people write by hand. This list covers ten cursive and script fonts on this site, and each one has its own page. Each license line comes from that font’s page, and one entry says when a page leaves the license out.
How to choose a cursive font
- Keep the word short. Long lines in a connected script are hard to read, so use a script for a name, a title or a short greeting.
- Check the joins at the size you plan to print. Thin connecting strokes can fade or merge on a small card or a phone screen.
- Pair the script with a plain sans-serif for dates, addresses and body text. Two scripts in one layout compete for attention.
- Read the license line before you put a font on products, client work or anything you sell.
Cursive fonts you can preview here
Madame Script Font
Madame Script is a handwritten script and calligraphy typeface with a classy, elegant feel. The page credits StereoType as the designer, and it suits invitations, wedding designs and stationery.
License: free for personal use. The page says commercial use is possible, but it strongly advises buying a commercial license.
Adaline Script Font
Adaline Script is a modern calligraphy script with a handwritten look and a dancing baseline. Mr. Letters, a font studio from Indonesia, designed it, and the page says the font includes more than 500 glyphs. It suits invitations, greeting cards and short quotes.
License: free for personal use. The page says professional projects need a commercial license.
Cedarville Cursive Font
Cedarville Cursive is a plain script that looks like real handwriting rather than a heavy flourish font. The page says it was inspired by a preschool teacher’s handwriting. It comes in OTF and TTF formats.
License: free for personal use. The page says commercial use is possible, but it strongly advises buying a commercial license.
Bellisa Font
Bellisa is an elegant cursive script. Takiyuddin, an Indonesian graphic designer, designed it, according to the page. The character set covers many languages, so it works for names and text in several scripts.
License: free for personal use. The page says you need to buy a license from the designer before you use it commercially.
ABC Cursive Font
ABC Cursive is a classic, elegant cursive font from Fontalicious. It comes in one regular style, which works for any text that needs a polished look, such as a signature-style line or a short heading.
License: the page does not state a license. Check the license file before you use it on products or client work.
Abigail Script Font
Abigail Script is a monoline cursive typeface that looks handwritten. The page describes its feel as clean and relaxed. It suits personal notes, cards and simple quotes.
License: free for personal use. The page says commercial use is possible, but it strongly advises a commercial license.
Rottarity Feminine Script Font
Rottarity Feminine is a linking script with an elegant, feminine look. It has a cursive flow that suits short quotes, labels and headings more than long paragraphs.
License: free for personal use. The page says commercial use is possible, but purchasing a commercial license is strongly advised.
Lemon Jelly Font
Lemon Jelly is a cursive typeface that Billy Argel designed, according to the page. It has a handwritten feel and works for headings and short lines.
License: free for personal use. The page says commercial use needs a license.
Casseron Font
Casseron is a curly, flowing script with cursive alternate glyphs. You can find the alternates in the glyph or OpenType panel of most design apps, which lets you give a word a custom look.
License: personal use only. The page says commercial use is not allowed, so skip it for logos, products and client work.
Damion Font
Damion is a casual script that Vernon Adams designed, according to the page. It has a mid-century casual feel, and the page places it in its script and handwriting categories.
License: the info table says free for personal and commercial use, but the license section recommends a paid license for commercial work. Check the license file before you sell anything.
Want to see your own name in cursive before you download? Try the Cursive Font Generator, then compare the result with the preview box on each font page.
FAQ
What is a cursive font?
A cursive font copies handwriting in which the letters join in a flowing line. You will see cursive fonts most on invitation cards, book covers, logos and banners.
Can I use these cursive fonts on shirts or stickers I sell?
Selling shirts or stickers counts as commercial use. Casseron is personal use only, so skip it for paid work. Most of the others allow personal use for free and ask for a paid license for commercial work. ABC Cursive does not state a license, so check it first.
Which cursive font suits a birthday card?
Dancing Script has a casual, bouncy look that suits birthday cards. Cedarville Cursive is a plainer script that works well for handwritten notes and letters.