Yellowtail is a casual script font by Astigmatic, released under the Apache License 2.0. A flat brush script from the 1930s-40s sign-painting tradition. Below are monograms made with it in the styles it suits best; open the monogram maker with Yellowtail selected to make your own with any initials and download SVG, PNG or PDF.
Yellowtail monogram examples
Using Yellowtail for monograms
Yellowtail is a flat-brush sign-painting script with thick strokes and a retro feel. It cuts easily at 2.5 inches and suits garage signs, coolers and camp mugs rather than formal stationery.
Brush and hand-lettered scripts suit tote bags, mugs, kitchen towels, camp gear and kids’ items: anywhere a copperplate would look too formal. Casual scripts have heavier, more even strokes than copperplates and cut reliably from about 2.5 inches. Most are heavy enough for glitter vinyl at 3 inches.
For the name in a split monogram or the date under a wedding monogram, pair Yellowtail with Bebas Neue; the tool’s “Text font” control sets it.
Licence and download
Yellowtail (weight 400) is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, which permits commercial use, modification and redistribution with attribution. Download the font from Google Fonts (source: google/fonts on GitHub). Our tool loads the same file from Google’s servers and converts the letters to outlines, so nothing needs installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yellowtail free for commercial use?
Yes. Yellowtail is released under the Apache License 2.0, which allows you to use it commercially, including on products you sell, and to share the font file itself.
What is the smallest size Yellowtail cuts well at?
About 2.5 inches wide in standard adhesive vinyl. Add about 25 percent for heat-transfer or glitter vinyl. Casual scripts have heavier, more even strokes than copperplates and cut reliably from about 2.5 inches.
Which monogram styles suit Yellowtail?
Script monogram, Single initial monogram, Two-letter monogram. Yellowtail is a flat-brush sign-painting script with thick strokes and a retro feel.
Where do I download Yellowtail?
From Google Fonts or the google/fonts repository. You do not need to install it to use our monogram maker; the tool loads it for you and the SVG contains outlines, not text.
More casual script fonts
Styles to try
Last reviewed: 25 September 2026. The fonts are open-licensed (SIL OFL or Apache 2.0); see the font list for each licence. The frames are drawn by our own code. Something not working? Please let us know.