Alex Brush

Alex Brush font preview
Replaces: Beloved (75%) | OFL-1.1 | Updated: Jan 2026

About Alex Brush

Classification
display
Weights
400
Features
Standard
SIL Open Font License 1.1

Free to use, modify, and distribute. Can be used commercially without attribution.

What's allowed?
  • ✓ Client work
  • ✓ SaaS / Web apps
  • ✓ YouTube / Video
  • ✓ Sell products
  • ✓ Print materials

Note: Derivative fonts must use the same license.

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Alex Brush is an elegant brush script typeface designed by Robert Leuschke of TypeSETit. Released in 2011, it combines the fluidity of brush lettering with the sophistication of formal scripts.

History and Design

Robert Leuschke created Alex Brush as part of his extensive collection of calligraphic fonts. The design captures the natural flow of brush pen lettering, featuring graceful connections, varying stroke widths, and organic letterforms. While elegant, it maintains a more casual feel than formal copperplate scripts.

Why Alex Brush is Popular

Alex Brush has become popular for its balance of elegance and approachability. It serves as a free alternative to premium brush scripts used in wedding design, beauty branding, and creative projects. The natural brush quality adds warmth and personality without appearing overly formal.

Technical Features

  • Single weight: Carefully balanced Regular weight
  • Brush stroke quality: Natural variation in stroke width
  • Flowing connections: Smooth letter joins
  • Extended Latin: Support for European languages
  • Contextual alternates: Varied letterforms through OpenType

Best Use Cases

Alex Brush excels in:

  • Wedding design: Invitations with a softer touch
  • Beauty branding: Cosmetics and skincare packaging
  • Boutique logos: Small business and personal brands
  • Event signage: Welcome signs and table cards
  • Product labels: Artisanal and handcrafted goods

Usage Tips

Use Alex Brush at large sizes (28px+) for best rendering of brush details. The single weight means hierarchy comes from size and pairing fonts. Limit use to headlines and accent text. Pairs beautifully with clean serifs like Libre Baskerville or sans-serifs like Raleway. Enable OpenType features for contextual alternates when available.

Alternative For (2)

Alex Brush is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:

#1 Beloved 75%
[Type Forward] · display

Comparable romantic style

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#2 Signatura 75%
[Artimasa Studio] · display

Similar signature style

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How to Use Alex Brush

Copy these code snippets to quickly add Alex Brush to your project.

CSS Import

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Alex+Brush:wght@400&display=swap');

HTML Link Tags

<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Alex+Brush:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

Tailwind CSS

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      fontFamily: {
        'alex-brush': ['"Alex Brush"', 'sans-serif'],
      },
    },
  },
}

// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-alex-brush">Your text here</p>

React / Next.js

// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Alex_Brush } from 'next/font/google';

const alex_brush = Alex_Brush({
  subsets: ['latin'],
  weight: ['400'],
});

export default function Component() {
  return (
    <p className={alex_brush.className}>
      Your text here
    </p>
  );
}

// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: '"Alex Brush"' }}>Your text</p>