Great fonts are something that transforms a pale statement into an attractive piece of art. Nostalgic and funky style typeface adds an energetic mood to any project or design. So why stick with those common sans-serif and serif fonts on every project? It might be worth a shot to try these unique free retro and vintage style fonts.
Well, retro and vintage are bit different but since free retro fonts are limited to come by, I’ve decided to add vintage fonts which might be closely related. You may actually love them too. All I’m trying to say is your designs will get the 50s, 60s, 80s, 90s look by using these free fonts I’ve handpicked for you.
Anything you should know before using them?
- Authors tend to change free to premium most of the time. Yes, it freaks me out too. Free here usually means personal and educational purposes. Only a few of the below free font downloads are allowed for commercial projects like mobile apps, websites.
- Item license is clearly stated so you won’t get in trouble. Please check each item description for the license type.
In short:
Just some points you should consider.
- Personal use -> For yourself, educational, researching, posters, etc.
- Commercial use -> For websites, mobile & software applications, branding, signs, logos, etc.
- Extended commercial -> The end product you made is being sold in markets, stocks, etc.
Popular fonts
Budmo
A dotted, marquee sign font that gives a retro vibe to any design. This download comes with two free font styles and has a desktop license.
License: Commercial
Ignite
License: Personal
56th Street
License: Personal
Shadow Stripes Vintage Typeface
License: Commercial
Broscoi
License: Commercial
Retrocycles
License: Personal
DownloadAmmonite
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadBimbo
License: Personal
April
License: Personal
DownloadDelogy
License: Personal
DownloadLazer 84
Juan Hodgson is the designer of this cool set of four retro typefaces: Basic Lazer, Lazer 84, Summer 85, Plasma Souls 87.
License: Personal
DownloadBella Script Font
License: Personal
DownloadWoodchuck
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadWT Hilton Script
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadTypometry font
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadCoves Font
License: Personal
DownloadZews
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadBilly Font
License: Personal
DownloadDon José
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadHerdRock
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadAzonic
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadNeon Font
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadCabana
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadFarray
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadFoerte
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadRuina Font
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadGilligan Shutter
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadDoubleBass
License: Personal
DownloadBerg
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadAventura
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadRoadster
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadUGO
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadHeavy MFG
License: Personal
DownloadMash-Up Font
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadMessenger
License: Personal & Commercial
DownloadChinese Rocks
License: Personal
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