American Scribe font recreates the handwriting of Timothy Matlack, the penman who inscribed the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Independence the version most Americans recognize today. While Thomas Jefferson authored the document, it was Matlack, an early patriot and Revolutionary War veteran, who created that distinctive script.
Matlack’s handwriting was notably compact yet remained highly legible, which made it well-suited for important historical documents. He also transcribed materials for George Washington during the general’s military service. American Scribe captures the character of his 18th-century penmanship style.
Created by Three Islands Press, this font lets you work with a script style that’s connected to a specific moment in American history. It’s worth noting that the font includes Matlack’s letter forms but doesn’t contain reproductions of the actual signatures from the Declaration of Independence.
If you’re working on projects related to colonial America, historical documents, or just appreciate the look of period handwriting, this gives you access to a distinctive script that’s rooted in actual historical penmanship rather than a generalized historical style.
