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Free Alternatives to Brush Script for Retro & Vintage
Looking for a free display font for retro & vintage projects? Brush Script by Linotype is a popular choice, but its licensing cost can be prohibitive. We've curated 3 free alternatives that work well in retro & vintage contexts. Each alternative is scored by visual similarity and contextual relevance, and ships under an open-source license for both personal and commercial use.
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| Font | Relevance ⓘ
How well this alternative fits the specific context (use-case or trait) of this page. Score 0–100 based on matching keywords, industries, and font characteristics. Alternatives scoring 25+ are highlighted.
| Similarity ⓘ
How visually similar this free font is to the premium original. Score 0–100 based on x-height, width, stroke contrast, use-case overlap, and language coverage.
Learn more → | Weights | Variable | License | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifico | 16 | 78% | 1 | No | OFL-1.1 | Google Fonts ↗ |
| Lobster | 16 | 75% | 1 | No | OFL-1.1 | Google Fonts ↗ |
| Courgette | 15 | 72% | 1 | No | OFL-1.1 | Google Fonts ↗ |
All Alternatives (3)
[Google Fonts] · OFL-1.1 · 1 weights
Brushy script with 1950s commercial lettering influence and readable unconnected letters