Author's note

Goose font by David Buck is a free comic display typeface with a chunky, hand-drawn wobble that feels like it was lettered with a fat marker on glossy paper. Its rounded, slightly tilted forms and uneven rhythm give every word a loose, friendly bounce, while the solid black strokes keep it bold and readable even at small sizes. There’s nothing stiff or mechanical here-just soft, inky shapes that feel warm and approachable.

Using Goose, you can bring a playful voice to kids’ book covers, classroom posters, party invitations, comic panels, game menus, or sticker packs. This free font shines when you set it big and let the curves do the talking; pair it with a clean geometric sans for body text to keep layouts lively but clear.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) David Buck, 1999. All rights reserved.
Font family
Goose
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DavidBuck: Goose: 1999
Full font name
Goose
Name table version
1999; 1.0, initial release
Postscript font name
Goose
Trademark notice
Goose is a trademark of SparkyType
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Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1999-03-24
Revision1
Glyph count81
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced