Sturt Desert Pea House / Type study
A little handwritten character.
Amatic SC is our chosen title font. The original four options remain below, followed by five more exploring its narrow, hand-lettered character. Each is shown on white and over the same real house photograph, using the same wording and sample size. Body text remains in Montserrat.
The homepage now uses Amatic SC for its titles and headings. Options 05–09 are further comparisons only, not changes to the selected font.
01 / Caveat · Semi-bold 600
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Natural, welcoming handwriting with a relaxed guestbook feel. More flowing than the selected Amatic direction.
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02 / Kalam · Regular 400
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Rounded, confident pen lettering. A substantial, easy-to-read alternative.
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03 / Amatic SC · Bold 700 · Selected
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Tall, narrow hand-lettered capitals. Rustic signage character, naturally smaller-looking at the same size.
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04 / Nothing You Could Do · Regular 400
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Loose and expressive, like a handwritten note beside a photograph.
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05 / Neucha · Regular 400
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Irregular upright hand lettering, a little wider and sturdier than Amatic. A practical alternative with a handmade feel.
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06 / Patrick Hand SC · Regular 400
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Friendly hand-drawn small capitals. More rounded and open than Amatic, while keeping its informal sign-lettering character.
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07 / Sue Ellen Francisco · Regular 400
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Tall, slender handwriting with a gentle rhythm. A close direction to explore if Amatic’s narrow proportions are the appeal.
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08 / Just Another Hand · Regular 400
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Condensed brush-like handwriting with more weight and movement. A bolder, less delicate take on the narrow hand-lettered direction.
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09 / Loved by the King · Regular 400
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Delicate, narrow handwritten forms with a loose, personal rhythm. A softer alternative to Amatic’s small capitals.
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Return to the homepage · Amatic SC is selected for site headings; the other fonts remain samples only.