Smooth Alternative to the Papyrus Font

“Smooth Papyrus” is an alternate, smoothed version of the ubiquitous Papyrus font.

This font is interchangeable with the version of Papyrus that comes pre-packaged with Windows operating systems: EF Papyrus.

This font is not interchangeable with the version of Papyrus that comes pre-packaged with Apple operating systems: ITC Papyrus. Notably, the ITC version has smaller, thicker capitals and tighter kerning between uppercase and lowercase letters.

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The demo includes all English letterforms, numbers, and some common non-English letterforms, but does not include symbols.

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This version includes every character from the original Papyrus font.

What’s the deal with Smooth Papyrus

You might have caught a whiff of the stink designers have been making about the Papyrus font. The problem isn’t that Papyrus is a bad font, it’s just misused a lot. Papyrus is very recognizable because of the distinctive corroded appearance of the typeface, which makes sense considering it was meant to mimic the look of ancient writing on Papyrus paper. By using this smooth alternative to the Papyrus font, that instantly recognizable quality is lessened, making it seem less lazy to people in the know, while maintaining the desired character of the original typeface.

Gerd

What are the font license?
Leeviathan

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/
Geek Girl

Can this font be used on websites (@fontface)? Is attribution required (like a link in the footer)? Thank you!
Leeviathan

Yes it can, no attribution required
alderud

This font file does not include any kerning, so be prepared to adjust your text by hand….every single time you use this font.

So, it does not behave like the Linotype (http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/papyrus/) or Letraset (http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/letraset/papyrus/) versions available on MyFonts that both include kerning.
- http://leeviathan.com Lee
  
  This font is based on EF Papyrus, which comes pre-packaged with Windows (http://www.identifont.com/similar?6I7) and has, yes indeed, pretty crappy kerning. The ITC/Letraset/Apple font of the same name, which you are referring to (http://www.identifont.com/show?3GP), has smaller capitals, better kerning, and some other dissimilarities to the EF version.
  
  I didn’t forget to include kerning, I simply matched the EF Papyrus font exactly so it could be totally interchangeable. I would like to eventually create the ITC version of the font, but for the time being I’ll have to settle for adding a disclaimer about font versions.
- Leeviathan
  
  Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
  
  This font is based on EF Papyrus, which comes pre-packaged with Windows (http://www.identifont.com/similar?6I7). The ITC/Letraset/Apple font of the same name, which you are referring to (http://www.identifont.com/show?3GP), has smaller capitals, tighter uppercase/lowercase kerning, and some other dissimilarities to the EF version.
  
  I didn’t forget to include kerning, I simply matched the EF Papyrus font exactly so it could be totally interchangeable. I would like to eventually create the ITC version of the font, but for the time being I’ll have to settle for adding a disclaimer about font versions.
  - alderud
    
    Adding a disclaimer is excellent, so others will be aware that there is no kerning info in the file.
    
    Still love the font though, and look forward to an ITC version.
Woodcutter60

If you ever produce the ITC version, let me know. Would be pleased to pay for it. nospamatnetcraftingdotcom
Tayren Theas

THANK YOU. I have a client that loves Papyrus but it does not look professional for certain uses. This is so much better!
Evelyn Urena

you are an angel!!!!!!
http://everyday-cookies.blogspot.com/ Heidi of Everyday-Cookies.com

I paid for this but now can’t download the complete version! Help!
- Leeviathan
  
  I’m so sorry! Typically you should be redirected to a download page
  after checking out. Also an email should have been sent containing the
  download. A third option is going to my Purchase
  History page. In any case I’ll email you the download. Again,
  sorry for the hassle!
Richard LaBella

I just purchased the Papyrus Smooth font, but when I try to open the font download, the file is empty. What’s going on? And when I attempted to notify you thru your email, the address bounced.
How do I successfully get this font?
- Leeviathan
  
  Hmm, not sure what’s going on myself. I’ll look into it. In the meantime I’ll see if I can find a way to send you the file manually.
  
  EDIT: Looks like my host deleted every ZIP archive for no apparent reason, should be fixed now. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Marc

I would like to order the font Smooth Papyrus. However, I get an error message when I try to checkout the font. Can I order the font in another way?
Marc

Can I order the font in another way? I’d love to hear from you.
Marc

I would like to order the font Smooth Papyrus. However, I get an error message when I try to checkout the font.
Jay

Can I get permission to use this for a stamp that will be used on bags I am giving to customers when i sell my products at the local weekend markets?
- Leeviathan
  
  Absolutely! 🙂
Leo

Hello I just purchased, your font, but I never received an email for a download link nor did my receipt display. I really would like this font! I sent out an email specified at the bottom as well as your contact form. Thank you very much!
- Leeviathan
  
  Thanks for letting me know! I’ve sent an email with the download attached 🙂
Glenn Lidstone

hi I'd like to buy your font but the purchase doesn't go through. Keeps asking for my name and email even though I entered them. I'd like to use your font on a website for the blog portion of it.
- Leeviathan
  
  Thanks for letting me know. I'll have to tinker around and see what's breaking it. For now you can feel free to email me (email in footer) and I'll send you a Paypal link and the file.
Moira

Wow! That looks so great, Lee. Even though our printed labels are still in regular Papyrus (for the moment), you've given us a way to use the name of the brand (PURE) in copy without looking unreadable and…well…silly.