Author's note

Dropping by Billy Argel is a free brush script with broad, rounded strokes and a lively, uneven flow. The letters lean and swell at different points, combining compact joins with long downward sweeps that give the line an informal, hand-painted silhouette.

Restaurant packaging and album artwork are different settings, but both suit lettering that feels informal and freshly painted by hand. On wrappers and labels, the soft forms suggest a casual place rather than a polished corporate chain. The same sweeping shapes also suit event posters and festival merchandise, where the lettering can become part of an energetic illustrated scene.

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This is a partial version of the font and is free for personal use only. The complete set includes swashes, alternate letters, and terminal letters.

Commercial licenses are available. For more information, contact:

billyargel@gmail.com

https://www.billyargel.com/

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2011 by Billy Argel. All rights reserved.
Font family
Dropping
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
BillyArgel: Dropping: 2011
Full font name
Dropping
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
Dropping
Trademark notice
Dropping is a trademark of Billy Argel.
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
Copyright (c) 2011 by Billy Argel. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2011-02-07
Revision1
Glyph count56
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding restricted (not allowed!)
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
DROPPING_.otf
DROPPINGDemo.otf