Author's note

Shadows Into Light, designed by Kimberly Geswein, is a free handwritten font with tall, loosely drawn letters and an airy, upright stance. Stroke widths shift gently, and the uneven joins, narrow forms, and occasional sweeping curves give the writing the look of quick marker lettering.

Personal stories, everyday notes, and informal celebrations are its natural territory. That direct, informal voice suits classroom materials, journal covers, and friendly event posters, especially when a design should feel casual, warm, and immediately written rather than typeset. Its approachable shapes are particularly apt for teachers, makers, and small businesses developing personal product packaging.

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Free for personal use. For commercial licensing, please visit:

https://kimberlygeswein.com/

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2012 by Kimberly Geswein. All rights reserved.
Font family
Shadows Into Light
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
KimberlyGeswein: Shadows Into Light: 2012
Full font name
Shadows Into Light
Name table version
Version 1.003 2012
Postscript font name
ShadowsIntoLight
Manufacturer name
Kimberly Geswein
Designer
Kimberly Geswein
Description
Copyright (c) 2012 by Kimberly Geswein. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2012-04-24
Revision1
Glyph count356
Units per Em1024
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classScripts
WeightLight
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced