Handwritten Journals and Letters - Font Replacer
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 183 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Fixes yet another weird change in the Oblivion remaster -- restoring the handwritten fontfor journals and letters. The remaster swapped it for something called Scrivano that feels about as authentic as Italian food at Olive Garden. This mod replaces it with Bilbo.
Installation:
Copy the ~mods folder from the archive to /Oblivion Remastered/Content/Paks/
Bilbo font by TypeSETit
Copyright (c) 2011 TypeSETit, LLC (typesetit@att.net),
with Reserved Font Name "Bilbo"
This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1. 1.
This license is copied below, and is also available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL
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SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1. 1 - 26 February 2007
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The OFL allows the licensed fonts to be used, studied, modified and redistributed freely as long as they are not sold by themselves. The fonts, including any derivative works, can be bundled, embedded, redistributed and/or sold with any software provided that any reserved names are not used by derivative works. The fonts and derivatives, however, cannot be released under any other type of license. The requirement for fonts to remain under this license does not apply to any document created using the fonts or their derivatives.
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"Font Software" refers to the set of files released by the Copyright Holder(s) under this license and clearly marked as such. This may include source files, build scripts and documentation.
"Reserved Font Name" refers to any names specified as such after the copyright statement(s).
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PERMISSION & CONDITIONS
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of the Font Software, to use, study, copy, merge, embed, modify, redistribute, and sell modified and unmodified copies of the Font Software, subject to the following conditions
This UI mod replaces the default journal and letter font in Skyrim with a handwritten-style font, reminiscent of the original Oblivion. It's a simple, cosmetic change for players who want a more immersive reading experience. With 358 endorsements and 14,068 downloads, it's a popular choice for those seeking a classic feel.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 358 endorsements and over 14k downloads.
- Gives journals and letters a classic Oblivion vibe, perfect for nostalgia.
- Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't affect performance or gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects journals and letters, not other UI text.
- No screenshots or detailed description provided by the author.
- May not be compatible with other UI overhauls that change fonts.
For Skyrim players who want a more immersive, old-school feel when reading in-game books and notes. If you're a fan of Oblivion's aesthetic, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy management.
- If you use other UI mods, load this one after them to ensure the font change applies.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes or user feedback.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivionremastered Mods
- Author
- slowpard
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 14,068
- Endorsements
- 358
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 4/25/2025
- Updated
- 4/25/2025
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