It’s definitely not the most legible font and even looks a bit abstract, but if you’re looking for a minimal and simplistic vibe, it will definitely suit your needs. This geometric font duo is a Bauhaus-inspired blocky type. Geomancy, at least to me, resembles the forms of the letters embedded in old rulers we had at school in those good ol’ days. It can mean “looking like it’s from two centuries ago”, but it can also remind us of the 90s and the ads and packaging of those days. Retro, as it seems, is a term hard to define. If you want a bulky and bold typeface that will surely attract attention, Geomancy fits that criteria. Since its look is very light and adaptable, you can experiment with bolder colors and shapes in your design, without oversaturating the overall creation too much. This sans serif font by designer Philippe Moesch is slender and simple, based on circular shapes and a minimalistic style. To me, it’s reminiscent of a “Peaky Blinders” aesthetic and definitely gives a strong 1920s vibe. Yet another display typeface on this list, Gin and Soda looks like it should be embossed on the packaging of whiskey. If you want simplicity that is also reminiscent of a nostalgic, 18th-century aesthetic or are making an Art Deco logo, this is the font for you. This Art Deco-inspired vintage font is the epitome of “less is more”-it’s clean, simple and evergreen. It also has a noir-like appearance, for extra flair. The gentle swashes and wide circular movements give it a sense of grace and class, but it’s still compact and more condensed than many typefaces with long ligatures. This sans serif font with luxurious ligatures will be a great addition to a logo, heading, packaging design, or a letterhead. Here are some that will spruce up your retro-inspired creations. But the lack of additional ornaments doesn’t mean that they can’t be beautiful when used in your vintage designs. Sans serif fonts are cleaner and have no additional strokes at the endings of letters. This is definitely worth your money since you can experiment a lot with these American vintage fonts, inspired by old denim labels, jeans ads, the old West and apothecary elements. Not a font, not a font family, but a collection of 11 different eye catching typefaces.
It is great to use for headings, logotypes, badges, packaging, etc.Ĥ. Ephemera Fascia comes in five different styles in all uppercase lettering. If what you want out of a retro typeface is a serious throwback to 19th-century building facades and railway signage, we got you. It is meant to be a display font but goes well for other personal and commercial projects too. It is a layer type font and a reinterpretation of the freehand typography made at that time. What a suitable name for such a cute and playful font! This typeface is inspired by the 70s, the color explosions of the Flower Power movement, as well as the groovy designs that came with that time.
Roca makes a great font for logo design, letterheads, and even body text.
Some specific letters have slanted legs, which also add to the retro-looking vibe. You can experiment with different swashes and ligatures. This elegant and timeless font comes in Latin and Cyrillic, as well as two different styles and six weights. Here are some of the best vintage-looking ones.
Serif fonts are characterized by extra strokes at the ends of the letters’ swashes and improve legibility (as well as looking fabulous!). They are, after all, an old style of typography that made it even in the digital era.