Papyrus Font

Papyrus – Handcrafted Roman Calligraphic Font

Papyrus blends roman calligraphy with hand-drawn texture, featuring rough edges, irregular curves, and high horizontal strokes. These details give it a warm, organic feel that works well for restaurant menus, book covers, posters, and spiritual or cultural themes. Chris Costello designed Papyrus in 1983, combining his passion for typography and illustration to create one of the most recognizable fonts in the world.

Trademark & Copyright Notice

Chris Costello designed Papyrus. ITC published it, and Linotype owns the rights. The font debuted on MyFonts on January 1, 2000.
Papyrus® is a trademark of Monotype ITC Inc., registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and possibly in other regions.

Font Licensing Information

To purchase or license this font for commercial use, visit the official Papyrus license page.

Download Font

The entire family of this typeface is available for free download here via a direct link. It is for personal use only.