Shrewsbury Initials

Shrewsbury Initials by PJL is a free illuminated-initial font with a medieval, bookish character. The letters pair bold old-style forms with a framed square and fine ruled lines, giving the alphabet the feel of manuscript initials set into paneled borders rather than ordinary display lettering.

This free font makes sense for chapter openings, historical posters, book covers, certificates, and monograms where a single letter needs a formal, emblematic presence. It also suits title cards and short cover lines, because the boxed structure gives each letter its own contained field and a quiet sense of ceremony.