Cedarville Cursive
handwriting · Designed by Kimberly Geswein
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Cedarville Cursive is a casual, hand-lettered script that mimics the natural flow of everyday American cursive handwriting. It has a relaxed, slightly uneven rhythm that gives it an authentic, personal feel without looking overly polished or formal. The letterforms are connected and lean gently to the right, with moderate stroke contrast and open counters that keep it reasonably legible at display sizes. It reads as approachable and warm rather than elegant or refined, sitting closer to a handwritten note than a calligraphic showpiece.
This font works well for small-batch or artisan brands that want to signal a human, made-by-hand quality, such as a bakery, stationery shop, or handmade goods seller. It is also a solid choice for pull quotes or short callout text in editorial or blog contexts where a touch of personality is needed without committing to a full decorative typeface. Additionally, it suits event-related design like wedding websites, invitations, or greeting card templates where a personal, written tone is expected but the design still needs to function on screen.
Best suited for: Consider Cedarville Cursive for branding, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and short callout text where authentic handwritten warmth enhances the message.
Design considerations: The single regular variant offers straightforward implementation without weight or style options, making it best suited for display use rather than extended body text. Its casual, connected letterforms maintain legibility at larger sizes while the moderate stroke contrast supports screen and print applications.
Pairing guidance: Pair Cedarville Cursive with Playfair Display for elegant contrast in editorial layouts, Lato for clean, contemporary body text and interface elements, or Dancing Script when layering multiple handwriting styles for visual interest and hierarchy.
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Cedarville Cursive at a glance
Kimberly Geswein
SIL Open Font License 1.1
June 2011
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Handwriting
1
Google Fonts
Cedarville Cursive styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Cedarville Cursive character map
Which languages does Cedarville Cursive support?
Cedarville Cursive 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 Cedarville Cursive commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Cedarville Cursive 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.