Purgatory Font

Purgatory is a calligraphy font created by Bery Arisandi , Basnistudio and released through Basnistudio, Bery Arisandi. It has that hand-lettered, flowing feel people look for when regular type seems too stiff. You can download it for free and test it with your own words in the preview above.

Purgatory Font Details

• Designer: Bery Arisandi , Basnistudio
• Publisher: Basnistudio, Bery Arisandi
• Category: Calligraphy font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Glyphs: 318
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• Version: 1.000
• Download: Free ZIP with one font file

What You Can Type With Purgatory

You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means Purgatory can handle full sentences, dates and prices. Everyday marks like &, !, ? and @ are there too. Thanks to its accented letters, it also works for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, not just English.

Where Purgatory Works Best

Designers usually reach for fonts like Purgatory when they're making wedding invitations, certificates and elegant quotes. Script fonts read best in short bursts, so keep it to names, titles and one-line quotes. Skip all caps: script capitals are drawn to start a word, not to fill one.

Purgatory Font FAQs

Is Purgatory font free to download?

Yes. You can download Purgatory for free from this page as a ZIP file with one font file. Free to download doesn't always mean free for business use, so check the license section on this page before you use it in anything you sell.

How do I install Purgatory on Windows or Mac?

Extract the ZIP file, then open the font file inside it. Click Install on Windows or Install Font on a Mac. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Purgatory.

Can I use Purgatory in Canva?

Yes, if you have Canva Pro, Teams or another plan that allows font uploads. Go to Brand Kit, choose Upload a font, and pick the .ttf or .otf file from the ZIP. Free Canva accounts can't upload fonts.

Does Purgatory work in Word, Photoshop and Cricut Design Space?

Yes. Once Purgatory is installed on your computer, it shows up in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cricut Design Space and most other desktop apps, right alongside your other fonts. If you don't see it, restart the app.

Does Purgatory support accented letters?

Yes. Purgatory includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Purgatory?

For the small print, like dates, addresses or menu items, pair it with a clean sans serif such as Montserrat or Lato.