Author's note

Splendid ES by ES Typography is a free high-contrast calligraphy font with long, assured pen strokes. Its steeply slanted letters move between broad downstrokes and hairline joins. Large loops and sweeping flourishes give the writing a formal, theatrical air.

Wedding invitations are its strongest setting, especially for names and prominent lines that benefit from the expansive capitals. The same elegance suits perfume packaging and boutique branding, where the lettering can function much like a hand-drawn signature. It also belongs on concert programs and fashion editorials, with its fluid strokes echoing fabric, ribbons, or other graceful imagery.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright 1998, ES Typography. This font is free for all use and distribution, and may not be sold. Inclusion in any collection for sale is strictly prohibited.
Font family
Splendid ES
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1998, ES Typography, Splendid ES
Full font name
Splendid ES
Name table version
4.1
Postscript font name
Splendid ES

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2001-07-20
Revision1
Glyph count244
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding restricted (not allowed!)
Family classScripts
WeightLight
WidthCondensed
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureItalic
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI