Kristi

handwriting · Designed by Birgit Pulk

Kristi: Waltz, bad nymph, for quick jigs vex

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Kristi is a casual script font that mimics the look of handwritten text done with a felt-tip pen or marker. The letterforms are loose and connected, with natural variation in stroke weight and a slightly uneven baseline that gives it an organic, spontaneous feel. It leans heavily toward informal and personal expression rather than formal elegance. The overall impression is friendly and approachable without being overly decorative or elaborate.

Kristi works well for wedding or event stationery where a personal, handcrafted touch is needed without committing to a more formal calligraphy style. It fits small creative businesses like boutique shops or artisan food brands that want to communicate authenticity and a handmade aesthetic in their logo or packaging. It also suits editorial contexts like lifestyle blog headers or recipe cards where the goal is warmth and a sense of human presence rather than polished corporate design.

Best suited for: Consider Kristi for informal branding, personal stationery, creative packaging labels, and casual digital content where handwritten warmth enhances authenticity and approachability.

Design considerations: As a single-weight handwriting font, Kristi's informal character works best at display sizes where its organic baseline variation and stroke irregularity remain legible and intentional. The loose, connected letterforms prioritize personality over versatility, making it most effective as an accent rather than extended body text.

Pairing guidance: Pair Kristi with Playfair Display to anchor elegant layouts with formal serif structure, use Lato as a neutral sans-serif counterpoint for readable supporting text and interface elements, or combine it with Dancing Script to layer complementary handwritten warmth at different visual weights and scales.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lato Dancing Script

Kristi at a glance

Designer

Birgit Pulk

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

December 2010

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Handwriting · Display

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Kristi styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Kristi character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Kristi support?

Kristi 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 Kristi commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Kristi 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.

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Kristi FAQ

Is Kristi free for commercial use?

Yes. Kristi is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Kristi include?

Kristi comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Kristi support Cyrillic?

No. Kristi supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Kristi?

Kristi was designed by Birgit Pulk. It was added to Google Fonts in December 2010.