Stingray Font – Free Download (OTF, TTF, SVG)
About Stingray
Stingray is a fluid handwritten typeface designed by Youssef Habchi that captures the organic, natural feel of pen on paper. With its flowing letterforms and organic stroke variation, this script font exudes a personal, approachable character perfect for creative projects seeking warmth and authenticity. The font's delicate balance between consistency and natural irregularity makes it instantly recognizable while remaining highly legible. Stingray's graceful curves and genuine handcrafted aesthetic bring a human touch to any design.
Best Uses for Stingray
Stingray excels in branding, greeting card design, packaging labels, and social media graphics where a personal, welcoming tone is desired. The font is ideal for Cricut vinyl decal projects, custom t-shirt designs, and handmade product branding that emphasizes authenticity and artisan quality. It also works beautifully for editorial layouts, wedding invitations, and any design project where you want to inject genuine personality and human warmth.
What Fonts Pair Well With Stingray?
Stingray pairs beautifully with clean, modern sans-serif fonts like Roboto or Open Sans (both available on Google Fonts), which provide strong contrast and ensure readability in body text. For a more elegant combination, consider pairing it with the serif font Lora, also free on Google Fonts, which complements Stingray's organic feel while adding sophistication to your design hierarchy.
License & Commercial Use
Stingray is free for commercial use, allowing you to create logos, print materials, digital designs, websites, mobile apps, and merchandise without licensing fees. You may use Stingray in client projects, business branding, and commercial products as long as you provide appropriate credit to designer Youssef Habchi. However, you may not resell or redistribute the font files themselves. For specific commercial licensing questions, contact the designer directly to ensure compliance with any usage restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stingray free for commercial use?
Yes, Stingray is free for commercial use. You can use it in logos, packaging, merchandise, digital products, and client work without additional licensing fees. Always credit the designer Youssef Habchi when using the font publicly.
What file formats does Stingray come in?
Stingray is typically available in standard font formats including TTF (TrueType) and OTF (OpenType), ensuring compatibility across Windows, Mac, and design applications. Check the download page for the specific formats included with your download.
What fonts pair well with Stingray?
Stingray pairs excellently with minimalist sans-serifs like Roboto and Open Sans for contrast, or with elegant serifs like Lora for a refined look. The key is balancing Stingray's organic handwritten style with structured, geometric typefaces for visual harmony.
Can I use Stingray for Cricut projects?
Absolutely! Stingray works perfectly for Cricut vinyl decals, custom apparel, and physical craft projects. You can convert text to SVG paths using design software or our VectorDad tools to ensure your Cricut machine reads the font correctly for cutting and weeding.
How to Install Stingray
- Download the Stingray font file from VectorDad.com to your computer.
- Unzip the downloaded folder to access the font file(s).
- Double-click the font file (typically a .ttf or .otf file) to open the font preview window.
- Click the "Install" button in the preview window to install Stingray on your system.
- Restart your design application, and Stingray will appear in your font list and be ready to use.
Use Stingray With VectorDad Tools
Transform Stingray into stunning custom designs using the VectorDad Word Art Generator, which lets you create professional word art graphics instantly. For curved text effects and Cricut-ready SVG files, try the Curved Text Generator to bend Stingray along any path and export print-ready designs.
