Try These 16 Handwritten Fonts for Journaling

This is the final article in my series on Selecting Journaling Fonts.  In case you missed the first four articles, you can go back and read them here: Principles of Page Design: Selecting Journaling Fonts, Serif Fonts, Sans Serif Fonts, Script Fonts.

Handwritten fonts often give the most personal touch to a layout. They help make a digital layout feel hand-crafted and unique. And that’s why you might consider selecting a handwritten font for your scrapbook page journaling. Just remember, make sure the handwritten font you select is legible in larger amounts. Some handwritten fonts look great for a couple of words or sentences, but really become hard on the reader when used for a more substantial block of text. In recent years, there has been an explosion of handwritten fonts available so selecting one for the journaling on a layout can be difficult. And because handwritten fonts are such an individual choice, selecting just the right one comes down to you and your own style.    To help you find the perfect handwritten font, I’ve highlighted some of my favorites below and also provided links so you can browse other fonts from the same font maker or source. Enjoy!

 

CK Ali’s Hand by Creating Keepsakes Fonts

Also check out CK for purchase fonts and CK Free Font Friday.

DJB Pookie Doo by Darcy Baldwin

Find Darcy’s Free fonts at dafont.com and her for sale fonts in her shop. Wanting a personalized handwritten font? Have Darcy make it for you. I love the fonts she made for me!

Jellyka Cutty Cupcakes by Jellyka Nerevan

I am a huge fan of Jellyka Nerevan’s fonts, though most of them are a little illegible for large blocks of text. Cutty Cupcakes has that Jellyka touch and is easy-to-read.

Janda As Long As You Love Me by Kimberly Geswain

This is a fantastic Kimberly Geswain font with lovely lines and curves.

Simply Glamorous by Brittney Murphy

This font has gorgeous capitals!

Alisha by Kreative Korporation

DK Crayon Crumble by David Kerkhoff

A fun kids-style handwriting font.

Soymilk by Denise Bentulan

I can think of lots of ways to use this fun and quirky font.

Defy Gravity by Holly Trimmer

This font with the same name as one of my favorite songs from the Broadway musical Wicked is another favorite of mine.

Bernard by Philing

I love the vintage ball-point pen feel to this font.

American Scribe by Old Fonts

Old Fonts features several penmanship fonts from history. American Scribe is a surprisingly easy-to-read font based on the handwritting from the original Declaration of Independence.

Masana Script by Mario Arturo

Pea Mily Mix by Fonts for Peas

Pea Mily Mix is such a light-hearted font! Kevin and Amanda’s site, Fonts for Peas, has so many fonts to choose from! Take some time and download your favorites.

Hooty Coo by Miss Tiina

An adorable font! Click to find Miss Tiina’s Free Fonts and Pay Fonts.

Dear Joe 5 by JOEBOB Graphics

I love the masculine feel to this font.

Imitation 1 by Harold’s Fonts by Harold Lohner

Harold’s Fonts has lots of handwritten fonts plus other types of fonts, too.

I hope you’ve found some new handwritten fonts to use on your next layout! I’d love to hear which handwritten fonts you love to use. Share them with us in the comments!