Harrington Typeface May 2026

Christmas cards, Valentine’s Day packaging, Easter brunch menus—Harrington’s warmth and swells evoke the charm of handwritten place cards from a bygone era.

This review will explore Harrington’s origins, its visual anatomy, its strengths and weaknesses, and where it truly shines (or fails) as a design tool. Harrington is not an ancient face with centuries of history. It was designed in the digital era by Brian Sooy and released through Spiece Graphics (later absorbed or distributed via MyFonts and other foundries). The typeface was named after a client or inspiration (sources vary), but its stylistic roots are clear: it draws heavily from English roundhand calligraphy and early 20th-century Art Nouveau and Edwardian script influences—particularly the work of lettering artists like Edward Johnston and Graily Hewitt. harrington typeface

In trade publishing (especially fiction, poetry, or lifestyle books), Harrington makes a wonderful display face for chapter titles, drop caps, or decorative pull quotes. It signals “special” without shouting. It was designed in the digital era by