Script

• A variety of different script fonts will add a decorative touch to your final product. Script fonts tend to be thicker and resemble cursive writing. The script fonts traditionally give words a more formal feel and are popular on wedding and gala-type event invitations. Script fonts, including Reina, Aphrodite Slim, Origins and Nelly Script Flourish, can be downloaded from websites including My Fonts.
  
  

Initials Fonts

• Initials fonts are one of the fancier fonts currently available for download. The fonts are modeled after monogram seals and give the text an old world feel. Initials fonts normally have added decoration around the letter and, in some cases, even boxes around each letter. Because of the added decorative elements, initials fonts can be difficult to use in smaller text situations. The DaFont website offers several initials fonts for download, including Goudy Initialen, Victorian Initials One and Fleur Corner Caps.
  
  

Handwritten

• Handwritten fonts, just like handwriting, vary in the level of formality. There are several different handwritten fonts that would add a decorative element to an invitation or other printed piece. Most handwritten fonts are supposed to mimic a type of handwriting, so some are styled after cursive writing, while others are more like block printing or scribbling. Some of the more formal handwritten fonts, which are available for download on 1001 Fonts, include Otto One and Quick Hand.
  
  

Calligraphy

• Calligraphy fonts mimic written calligraphy and offer a formal feel to printed pieces. The calligraphy fonts are normally thicker fonts and give words a bold feel; some even tend to be a bit Gothic. Calligraphy fonts are best used in headers and should be avoided in smaller text situations because the boldness can make them difficult to read if they are printed too small. Some calligraphy fonts available on 1001 Fonts include Black Chancery, Bradley Gratis and RM Albion.