DLHSHORT.ttf
Daryl Short Font
Author's note
Daryl Short font is a free handwritten font with a breezy, offhand rhythm that feels like a quick note written in thick black ink. The mix of broad, swooping strokes and narrow upright forms gives it a slightly quirky pulse, so it feels personal without turning messy. There’s a nice snap to the linework, which helps it stay clear even when the style is loose.
Using Daryl Short works beautifully for greeting cards, quote graphics, scrapbook titles, social posts, stickers, kids’ crafts, and casual branding. This free font has enough personality to carry a short headline, especially when paired with a clean sans serif underneath for details. Keep it a bit larger in size so the handwritten texture stays crisp and lively.
Using Daryl Short works beautifully for greeting cards, quote graphics, scrapbook titles, social posts, stickers, kids’ crafts, and casual branding. This free font has enough personality to carry a short headline, especially when paired with a clean sans serif underneath for details. Keep it a bit larger in size so the handwritten texture stays crisp and lively.
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Basic font information
Font family
Daryl Short
Font subfamily
Short
Unique subfamily identification
Daryl: Short 2000
Full font name
Daryl Short
Name table version
Version 1.00; October 30, 2000
Postscript font name
Daryl Short
Trademark notice
Daryl Short is a font by Daryl L. Houston
Manufacturer name
High-Logic
Designer
High-Logic - Erwin Denissen 1999
Description
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Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2000-10-30
Revision1
Glyph count247
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
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