18 Cute Chalkboard Canva Fonts You’ll Love for Creative Designs
- The WFH team
- 16 hours ago
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If you love soft handwritten fonts that feel playful, friendly and a little bit artistic, you’re going to enjoy today’s list. I pulled together some of the cutest handwritten and chalk-style fonts inside Canva. These are the kind that instantly make a design look personal, warm, and fun without needing any design skills at all.
These fonts are perfect for posters, kid projects, small business branding, invitations, labels, and everyday Canva designs.
Below is a preview of all 18 fonts we’ll cover in this post.
Chalkboard Fonts in This Image (And What They Look Like)
Below you’ll find a description of each font in the image so you know when and where to use it.
1. Blackbones
This is a smooth handwritten script with gentle curves. It feels soft and personal, like quick handwriting with a brush pen.
2. Seashore
I like to think of this font as a messy, beachy brush font with lots of movement. Great for creative posters or anything with a fun summer vibe.
3. Brightwall
Want a font that’s playful but also a tall, elegant handwritten script? Try Brightwall. It looks clean but still has personality, and is perfect for quotes and invitations.
4. Finger Paint
When it comes to kids designs, the more playful the better and this child-like font looks exactly like finger painting. Ideal for school worksheets, kids' labels, and birthday party designs.
5. Six Hands Chalk
A realistic chalkboard font with rough texture. Amazing for café boards, teacher printables, or anything that needs a chalk effect.
6. Waterlily
A soft brush script with a calm, flowy feel. Works beautifully for feminine projects, logos, or lyrical quotes.
7. Handmade
A simple handwritten font that feels neat and friendly. Good for journals, planners, and DIY labels.
8. Compotes Apple Rough
For a rustic feel, this is the one. It’s slightly messy with a rough outline. It gives designs a homemade, organic feel.
9. Just Another Hand
A clean, tidy handwritten font that looks like natural everyday handwriting. Perfect for minimal designs.
10. EDO
A bold brush font with strong strokes and an artsy feel. Great for big headings or eye-catching graphics.
11. Together Rough
A soft script with textured edges. It has a romantic, slightly rustic vibe that works well on invitations.
12. Sunset Hill
A gentle, flowing handwritten script with a dreamy feel. Lovely for wedding designs, quotes, or feminine branding.
13. Cup Cakes
I have used this one for many projects, especially party printables. It’s just such a cute rounded font that feels sweet and cheerful; perfect for party themes, kids’ projects, and playful labels.
14. City Lights
A thin, dramatic handwritten font with tall letters and artistic flair. Ideal for creative posters and stylish layouts.
15. Happy Girl
A bubbly, joyful handwritten font with thick rounded lines. Great for fun graphics, stickers, and planners.
16. Lemon Tuesday
A modern brush script with long strokes and a relaxed look. Perfect for lifestyle branding or soft, aesthetic designs.
Where You Can Use These Fonts
Here are some fun and practical ways to use these fonts in Canva:
Instagram quotes
YouTube thumbnails
Journals and planners
Children’s worksheets
Birthday invitations
Party labels
Canva templates for sale
Recipe cards
Teacher printables
Small business logos
Etsy printables
Pinterest graphics
If you create digital products, this font list is also a great starting point for designing templates and printables.
How to Use These Fonts in Canva
Using these fonts is super easy:
Open Canva and choose any design size
Click Text
Add a heading or subheading
Search for the font name (example: “Brightwall”)
Click to apply it
Adjust size, spacing, and color
Add effects like shadow or lift for extra style
That’s it, no skill needed.
Tips for Getting the Best Look
To make handwritten fonts stand out:
Use warm or pastel colors
Add slight letter spacing for airy designs
Pair script fonts with simple sans-serif fonts
Use chalk fonts on darker backgrounds
Keep your layout clean so the font can shine
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are these fonts free in Canva?
Most of the fonts in this list are free, but a few may require Canva Pro. You’ll see a small crown icon if they are Pro fonts.
2. Can I use these fonts for commercial projects?
Yes, Canva fonts can be used for commercial designs and templates as long as you follow Canva’s content license.
3. What’s the best font for kids’ designs?
Finger Paint, Cup Cakes, and Happy Girl are perfect for anything playful.
4. What’s the best font for feminine or aesthetic branding?
Waterlily, Lemon Tuesday, Brightwall, and Sunset Hill look soft and stylish.
5. What’s the best chalk font in Canva?
Six Hands Chalk gives the most realistic chalkboard effect.
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