Shoushuti Free Download
A handwriting-style typeface by Beijing designer Joker9, with 6,763 basic Chinese characters.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
Shoushuti was designed by Beijing graphic designer Joker9. Its strokes are fluid, simple and medium-weight, relaxed yet controlled, with occasional joined strokes that feel like everyday handwriting.
It includes the 6,763 basic hanzi.
Best uses
We recommend Shoushuti for vlog covers and subtitles, greeting cards and notes and merchandise. 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 Shoushuti:
- Resource Han Rounded (资源圆体) — a soft rounded text face that keeps the friendly mood
- 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 Shoushuti in commercial work?
Free for personal and commercial use. Keep the license file that comes with the download and confirm the latest terms with the official source before commercial use.
Does Shoushuti support Simplified Chinese, or are characters missing?
According to its release notes, Shoushuti supports Simplified Chinese. It includes the 6,763 basic hanzi.
Is Shoushuti good for body text?
Only for short lines. Shoushuti's handwritten feel is great for mood, but long text gets messy; pair it with Resource Han Rounded for body copy.
What is Shoushuti 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 "手书体" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/shoushuti-font