Brush embroidery font
Brush is a brush script embroidery lettering style based on the open-source Kaushan Script font. Keep capital letters at least 10 mm tall so the stitches stay readable. It suits sporty slogans and hand-made looks.
- Min. 10 mm capitals
- brush script
- Based on Kaushan Script
Stitched sample. Based on Kaushan Script.
Brush A to Z, stitched
Every letter, number and common symbol, generated from the font and rendered as real stitches.
About Brush
An energetic brush script with a slight slant and textured strokes. It gives slogans movement and looks hand lettered.
Best for
- Sporty slogans
- Gym and run club shirts
- Surf and outdoor brands
- Hand-made product labels
Size guide
| Capitals | Result | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | Too small | Small labels, cap sides |
| 8 mm | Too small | Left chest names, sleeves |
| 12 mm | Readable | Cap fronts, towels, bags |
| 20 mm | Clear | Pillows, tote bags, jacket fronts |
| 35 mm | Clear | Monograms, jacket backs |
Stitching tips
- Keep it at 10 mm or larger; the thin entry strokes need room.
- Short words and phrases look best.
- Combine with Tall caps for a slogan and a date.
Fonts that pair with Brush
Use one style for the name and another for a tagline or date.
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Other embroidery fonts
BlockBold sans · min. 5 mm · Names on shirts, bags and caps
SlabClassic serif · min. 7 mm · Monograms and a traditional look
TallCondensed caps · min. 6 mm · Long names on sleeves and collars
VarsityHeavy slab · min. 6 mm · Team names, numbers and sports wear
ScriptRounded script · min. 10 mm · Gifts, baby items and towels
RetroBold script · min. 10 mm · Shop names and vintage logos
ClassicElegant serif · min. 8 mm · Wedding linens and formal monograms
RoundedSoft sans · min. 5 mm · Kids' clothes, pets and playful brands
FlowingFlowing script · min. 12 mm · Signatures, quotes and keepsakes
RomanRoman capitals · min. 7 mm · Crests, clubs and classic branding
SportCondensed sans · min. 5 mm · Workwear, jerseys and bold headlines
Brush font questions
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What is the smallest size for the Brush embroidery font?
Keep capital letters at least 10 mm (0.39 in) tall. Smaller than that, the satin stitches start to merge and the letters lose their shape.
What font is Brush based on?
Kaushan Script, an open-source font under the SIL Open Font License. The stitches are generated from the letter shapes, so the lettering keeps the look of the font.
What is Brush lettering good for?
Sporty slogans and hand-made looks. Sporty slogans, Gym and run club shirts, Surf and outdoor brands are common uses.
How do I turn Brush text into an embroidery file?
Type your text in the text to embroidery tool with Brush selected, pick a size and color, then send it to the digitizer to preview the stitches and download DST, PES, JEF or another format for your machine.
Do I need to install the font on my machine?
No. The letters are converted into stitches, so the file sews on any machine that reads the format, without the font installed anywhere.
Brush lettering, ready for your machine
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