Playwrite AU VIC Guides
handwriting · Designed by TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
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Playwrite AU VIC Guides is a handwriting instructional font based on the Victorian cursive style taught in Australian schools. It features guided letterforms with a clean, structured cursive style that includes visible baseline and guide elements to support handwriting practice. The letters have a formal, upright quality with smooth, connected strokes that feel both educational and elegant. It reads as controlled and purposeful rather than casual or expressive, giving it a polished appearance that still carries the warmth of handwritten script.
This font works well for educational materials aimed at children learning to write, such as worksheets, classroom posters, and handwriting practice booklets. It also suits stationery and invitations where a refined cursive aesthetic is needed without the unpredictability of a fully decorative script. Beyond education, it can be used in branding for businesses that want to signal a personal, craft-oriented identity, such as artisan food products, boutique services, or children's product lines, where the handwritten quality adds authenticity without sacrificing legibility.
Best suited for: Educational materials, handwriting practice resources, refined stationery, and branding for artisan or boutique businesses seeking authentic handwritten warmth with maintained legibility.
Design considerations: As a single-weight instructional font, Playwrite AU VIC Guides prioritizes clarity and structural guidance over stylistic variation. The formal, upright cursive style balances educational purpose with polished aesthetics, making it suitable for both functional practice contexts and refined design applications.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Playfair Display for elegant, formal layouts where the serif's sophistication complements the handwriting's refined quality; use Lato as a neutral, highly legible sans-serif counterpart for body text and instructional content; and consider Caveat as an alternative handwriting option for contexts requiring greater expressiveness or weight variation alongside the structured guide style.
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Playwrite AU VIC Guides at a glance
TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2024
May 2025
1 (1 weight)
Handwriting
1
Google Fonts
Playwrite AU VIC Guides styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Playwrite AU VIC Guides character map
Which languages does Playwrite AU VIC Guides support?
Playwrite AU VIC Guides includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Playwrite AU VIC Guides commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Playwrite AU VIC Guides is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.