Chill Shouzhuo Free Download
A handwriting typeface by siue with free-flowing strokes and a charmingly clumsy feel.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
Chill Shouzhuo has a distinctive stroke logic and structure that celebrates the charm of clumsy handwriting: fine, clear, lively strokes with a unique flavour, suiting fresh, authentic, youthful and humanist styles.
Based on GB2312-80, it comes in TrueType and OpenType formats with 7,586 glyphs.
Best uses
Chill Shouzhuo shows its personality best in journals and illustration lettering, vlog covers and subtitles and café and dessert menus. Pair it with a neat sans-serif: one carries the mood, the other carries the information.
Pairing ideas
Fonts on this site that pair well with Chill Shouzhuo:
- Jiangcheng Yuan (江城圆体) — a legible rounded face for supporting text
- Dreaming — an equally playful Latin face that keeps the English part on-style
License
Free for commercial use — Free for personal and commercial use.
How to install
- Open the link, enter the code and save or download the files from Baidu Netdisk.
- Unzip the archive if needed, then double-click the .ttf / .otf file and click Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS).
- Restart Photoshop, Figma or other design apps so the new font shows up.
FAQ
Do I need a license to use Chill Shouzhuo in commercial work?
Free for personal and commercial use. Terms can change between versions, so double-check the official notice before commercial release.
How complete is the character set of Chill Shouzhuo?
According to its release notes, Chill Shouzhuo supports Simplified Chinese. Based on GB2312-80, it comes in TrueType and OpenType formats with 7,586 glyphs.
Is Chill Shouzhuo good for body text?
Only for short lines. Chill Shouzhuo's handwritten feel is great for mood, but long text gets messy; pair it with Jiangcheng Yuan for body copy.
What is Chill Shouzhuo called in my design apps after installing?
Download the files from the Netdisk link and unzip them, then drag the files into your system fonts folder, or double-click and install. Restart your design app and search for "寒蝉手拙体" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/hc-shouzhuo-regular