The best free brush fonts

The best free brush fonts can be a great way to give creative projects a unique handcrafted look without breaking the bank and whether it's for print or digital use. There are lots of options out there, but we've taken the time to sort through them to help you find the best, picking out a diverse range of options to suit different designs.

Do remember that some free brush fonts are offered for personal use only, while others may be free to use for all uses. Always check the licence conditions and buy a licence if needed. If you can't find something that fits what you are looking for, also check out our pick of the best free fonts overall. We also have a roundup of the best best free handwriting fonts, which could also be an option for a more organic look.

Buy fonts from myfonts.com

Buy fonts from myfonts.com
For any kind of font, you might want to get inspiration for your own project or browse fonts to download at myfonts.com by Monotype. There are over 130,000 fonts, from brush fonts to display fonts, and over 900 of them are free.

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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