Fasthand
display · Designed by Danh Hong, Neapolitan
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Fasthand is a casual handwritten display font with a loose, confident stroke structure. It has the look of lettering done quickly with a felt-tip pen or marker, giving it an informal energy without feeling sloppy. The letterforms are slightly irregular in a natural way, which adds authenticity rather than appearing amateurish. It reads well at large sizes and carries a friendly, approachable tone that leans creative without being overly playful or childlike.
Fasthand works well for food and beverage branding, particularly for cafes, juice bars, or casual dining spots that want a handcrafted feel on menus, signage, and packaging. It is also a solid choice for lifestyle blogs or editorial headings where a personal, human touch is the goal without resorting to a formal script font. Additionally, it fits product labels or event promotions aimed at younger audiences, such as music festivals, pop-up markets, or independent retail brands that want to signal creativity and accessibility in their visual identity.
Best suited for: Consider Fasthand for casual branding, menu design, event promotion materials, and editorial headings where an informal handwritten aesthetic enhances approachability and creative identity.
Design considerations: As a display font with a single regular weight, Fasthand works best at larger sizes where its confident stroke character becomes a visual asset rather than a functional challenge. The casual handwritten category suits short-form content and accent applications rather than extended body text.
Pairing guidance: Pair Fasthand with Montserrat for clean, modern contrast in contemporary layouts; use Lora to add editorial sophistication and warmth when balancing casual display with refined body copy; or combine with Pacifico to reinforce a cohesive handwritten aesthetic across different typographic roles.
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Fasthand at a glance
Danh Hong, Neapolitan
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2012
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display · Handwriting
2
Google Fonts
Fasthand styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Fasthand character map
Which languages does Fasthand support?
Fasthand includes 2 character sets:
- Khmer: Khmer (Cambodian)
- 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 Fasthand commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Fasthand 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.