MonteCarlo

handwriting · Designed by Robert Leuschke

MonteCarlo: Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim

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MonteCarlo is a formal script font with a classic, elegant structure rooted in traditional copperplate calligraphy. Its letterforms feature high contrast between thick and thin strokes, sweeping ascenders and descenders, and smooth connecting curves that give it a refined, polished look. It reads as upscale and ceremonial without feeling stiff, though it is best used at larger display sizes since the intricate strokes can break down at small scales. The overall personality is sophisticated and timeless rather than casual or modern.

This font works well for wedding stationery and invitations where a formal handwritten aesthetic is expected without going fully custom. It suits luxury brand identities, particularly in the beauty, fashion, or hospitality sectors where a heritage or artisan feel adds credibility. It also fits editorial use as a stylistic accent, such as pull quotes, section headers, or bylines in a print or digital magazine where you want to break up body text with something visually distinctive.

Best suited for: MonteCarlo works well for formal invitations, luxury packaging, editorial accents, and high-end branding applications where refined handwritten elegance enhances perceived value.

Design considerations: As a single-weight formal script, MonteCarlo performs best at display sizes where its intricate stroke contrast remains legible and visually striking. Consider its ceremonial personality when selecting contexts, as the high contrast and flowing letterforms may feel too ornate for casual or contemporary applications.

Pairing guidance: Pair MonteCarlo with Cormorant Garamond to ground its formality in classical typography for editorial layouts, with Lato to create contrast between ornamental display and clean, accessible body text, or with Cinzel Decorative to amplify decorative impact in luxury branding where both fonts share an elevated aesthetic.

Pairs well with

Cormorant Garamond Lato Cinzel Decorative

MonteCarlo at a glance

Designer

Robert Leuschke

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

May 2021

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Handwriting · Display

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

MonteCarlo styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

MonteCarlo 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 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Vietnamese (sample)

Ạ Ả Ấ Ầ Ẩ Ẫ Ậ Ắ Ằ Ặ Ẹ Ẻ Ẽ Ế Ề Ệ Ỉ Ị Ọ Ỏ Ố Ồ Ộ Ơ Ớ Ờ Ụ Ủ Ư Ứ Ừ Ự Ỳ Ỵ

Which languages does MonteCarlo support?

MonteCarlo includes 3 character sets:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
  • Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
  • Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use MonteCarlo commercially?

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

Is MonteCarlo free for commercial use?

Yes. MonteCarlo 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 MonteCarlo include?

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

Does MonteCarlo support Cyrillic?

No. MonteCarlo supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed MonteCarlo?

MonteCarlo was designed by Robert Leuschke. It was added to Google Fonts in May 2021.