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Edwardian Script Font

An elegant steel-pen script for invitations

Ed Benguiat · Formal script ยท 1994 · ! Bundled with Microsoft Office

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Pinyon Script · closest free match to Edwardian Script

Edwardian Script font poster: flowing calligraphic headline on ivory wedding stationery with a roseEdwardian Script style calligraphy on a wedding invitation and a place cardEdwardian Script style character set: uppercase and lowercase alphabet, numbers and symbols

Illustrations of the Edwardian Script style made for DaFontFonts. Letterforms are approximate; check the official specimen before you buy.

Download Edwardian Script

License:
Bundled with Microsoft Office
Font Type:
System font
Download:
Free alternative: Pinyon Script (OFL-1.1)
Format:
TTF
Total Files:
1 style + licence
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Edwardian Script itself is not free to download. This button gives you Pinyon Script, the closest free match, licensed for commercial use. Edwardian Script on Microsoft Typography

About Edwardian Script

ITC Edwardian Script was designed by Ed Benguiat and released by ITC in 1994. Microsoft notes that, unlike calligraphic scripts written with a flat-tipped pen, it was inspired by a flexible steel-point pen, where pressure rather than nib angle creates the thick and thin strokes. The result is a flowing, formal hand with delicate hairlines and graceful capitals.

Because it ships with Microsoft Office, Edwardian Script is one of the most used wedding fonts in the world, showing up on invitations, place cards, certificates and menus. It looks best at larger sizes with generous spacing; avoid setting long passages or all capitals.

Where Edwardian Script works best

  • Wedding invitations and place cards
  • Certificates and awards
  • Formal menus
  • Greeting cards

Free alternatives to Edwardian Script

Open-licence fonts with a comparable feel, every one verified free for commercial use and downloadable from DaFontFonts.

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Pinyon Script Handwriting · 1 style ✓ OFL

Pinyon Script is a formal copperplate-style script with the same refined steel-pen elegance, the closest free match.

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Great Vibes Handwriting · 1 style ✓ OFL

Great Vibes is a flowing, connected script with graceful capitals, a favourite for free wedding designs.

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Italianno Handwriting · 1 style ✓ OFL

Italianno has a light, elegant calligraphic flow that suits invitations and menus.

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Parisienne Handwriting · 1 style ✓ OFL

Parisienne is a slightly casual but elegant script that works well for names and short phrases.

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Alex Brush Handwriting · 1 style ✓ OFL

Alex Brush offers a softer brush-style script for romantic, flowing headings.

Edwardian Script is a trademark of its owner. DaFontFonts does not host or distribute the Edwardian Script font files; download and licence links go to the official source.

Questions

Is Edwardian Script free?

It is free to use in documents and invitations you create with Microsoft Office, but not to redistribute or use as a web font. Pinyon Script and Great Vibes are free alternatives.

Who designed Edwardian Script?

Ed Benguiat designed ITC Edwardian Script, released by ITC in 1994.

Is Edwardian Script good for wedding invitations?

Yes. Its formal, flowing letters are a classic choice for names and headings. Pair it with a simple serif for the details so the text stays readable.

Should I type Edwardian Script in all capitals?

No. Script capitals are ornate and become hard to read when set together. Use capitals only at the start of words.

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