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Lobster vs Brush Script
Lobster is a popular open-source alternative to Brush Script's script design. At 75% similarity, Lobster delivers a playful, retro aesthetic. Compare which works better for casual and retro projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Lobster
Brush Script
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Lobster
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Brush Script
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Lobster | Brush Script |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | Premium |
| Classification | display | display |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | 400 | Multiple |
| Italics | No | Yes |
| License | OFL-1.1 | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese | latin |
| Source | Google Fonts | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
Typography evoking past eras, vintage aesthetics, and nostalgic design. Retro fo...
Typography for product packaging, labels, and consumer goods. Packaging fonts mu...
Typography for wedding invitations, event invitations, and formal announcements....
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography for posters, flyers, and large-format print design. Poster fonts must...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Lobster | Brush Script |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | N/A |
| File Size | 126.9 KB | N/A |
| Weights | 1 | N/A |
| Italics | No | N/A |
| Variable Font | No | N/A |
| Language Groups | 4 | N/A |
| CDN Delivery | Yes | N/A |
| x-Height Ratio | 0.5 | N/A |
| Cap Height Ratio | 0.748 | N/A |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Lobster
- Shares Brush Script's warm, retro character
- Supports 4 scripts including cyrillic and vietnamese
- Delivers a playful, retro, friendly aesthetic
- Popular in education-academia and healthcare-medical design
- Versatile enough to replace 10+ premium fonts
Consider: Brush Script
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for casual and retro
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Other free alternatives to Brush Script