this is the correct font - I have been looking how to download this font and found out it has a price (I generally stick to free fonts), but am designing a flier for a friend who has used this font.

I understand from the OP that they aren't trying to find a way AROUND purchasing - but a font of a similar nature. That's certainly not illegal and it would be nice if there was one.

Alas, it seems koeiekat cannot find a similar one.