In the world of typography, most scripts aim for perfection—smooth curves, consistent baselines, and flawless connections. Howell Font (often called Howell Script ) does the opposite. And that’s precisely why it has remained a cult favorite among designers for decades. What Is Howell Font? Howell is a hand-drawn, upright script typeface originally designed by renowned calligrapher and type designer Richard Isbell in the 1980s. Unlike flowing, slanted scripts (like Brush Script or Snell Roundhand), Howell sits straight upright, mimicking the natural, unrefined rhythm of a rapid, personal handwriting.