Dear Amigos,
The year is ending, and as our 2024 vision boards lay completed (or not), we welcome one of the most wonderful times of the year: Christmas. A moment for family, friends and (hopefully) some much needed off-screen time. If you’re still running those creative gears this December, we have a collection of free fonts to add to your collection.
1. Trickster by Jean-Baptiste Morizot
The font gets this name from the concept of the trickster, a character in stories who likes to play jokes or tell fibs. They are often cunning and unpredictable, and they love to challenge the rules and cause mischief. If gnomes were type nerds, we’re sure they’ll love Trickster. Designed by Jean-Baptiste Morizot and distributed by Velvetyne under the SIL Open Font License, you can download Trickster here.
2. Borel by Rosalie Wagner
Borel is a special font designed to help kids learn to write cursive. It’s crafted by type designer Rosalie Wagner, the letters are clear and easy to read, and they flow smoothly together. This font is named after Suzanne Borel-Maisonny, who was a pioneer in helping kids learn to speak and read. A sweet alternative for your Christmas cards, download it here.
3. Lombard by Ania Wieluńska
Warsaw Types is dedicated to recovering fonts found in the city of Warsaw, Poland by creating open-source typographic projects led by a team of young designers and experienced type designers. We’ve talked about them before, and we’re big fans of this beautiful project. In the case of Lombard, designed by Ania Wieluńska, the font blends the expressive style of traditional Warsaw neon signage with the bold, block letters often seen on local artisan shop signs. Find it in our free font hub.
4. Nightingale by Death of Typography
Nightingale is one of the products of the Death of Typography, a Singapore-based group of designers dedicated to exploring the world of type through creative experimentation and teamwork. As a single-weight display font, it features tapered serifs, oblique axes, and teardrop terminals enhancing rhythm, expressiveness, and elegance. The little star as a dot over the lower-case “I” is our favorite detail. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License, you can get Nightingale through this link.
5. Parkinsans by Red Stone
Parkinsans, a geometric sans-serif font designed by the award-winning London-based agency Red Stone for Parkinson’s UK, captures the charity’s vibrant spirit and the unique challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease. This versatile font, available in 6 weights, is perfect for both bold headlines and easy-to-read body text. It’s based on Poppins, another open-source classic, and it’s currently part of the Google Fonts catalogue, download it here.
6. Bricolage Grotesque by Mathieu Triay
Bricolage Grotesque is a versatile font inspired by French and British design traditions. It combines the energy of Grotesque Nº9 with the calm of Antique Olive, resulting in a unique blend of styles. This font designed by Mathieu Triay reflects the complex experience of cultural transition and identity. Mathieu leads Atelier Triay, a small creative studio specializing in web design and typography. You can find Bricolage here.
7. Pinyon Script by Nicole Fally
Pinyon Script is a romantic, flowing font with bold swashes. Its elegant style, combined with a touch of Western flair, makes it feel both sophisticated and friendly. Best suited for larger sizes, Pinyon Script’s distinctive slant and high contrast create a striking visual impact. This font is so stunning it looks custom-made. Designed by Nicole Fally for Sorkin Type, you can download it here.
8. Besley by Indestructible Type
Inspired by the timeless Clarendon of Robert Besley, Besley is an antique slab serif typeface of exceptional versatility. Available in a comprehensive range of weights and italics, it offers a subtle warmth through softly rounded corners. OpenType features such as ligatures and contextual substitutions elevate the typographic experience. Also, it newest version features narrow and condensed styles that are absolutely gorgeous. Crafted by Owen Earl, the creator behind Indestructible Type, it can be yours here.
9. Roubaix Industrielle by Tunera Type Foundry
Designed by Ariel Martín Pérez, Roubaix Industrielle is a typeface inspired by Roubaix’s, the French city, industrial past. Its brick-shaped design references the city’s architecture, while internal connections on smaller sizes nod to its textile heritage. It has a bunch of variants depending on the letter height and print purposes. Imagine this font being embroided, so lovely! You can find Roubaix Industrielle, one of the fonts from Tunera Type Foundry, here.
10. Tiltortion by SUVA Type Foundry
Tiltortion blends “tilted” and “distorted.” Inspired by fading neon signs, this font replaces smooth lines with pixelated edges. It was designed by Cristopher Siniväli for SUVA Typefoundry, a project that features fonts designed by students of the Graphic Design Deparment of the Estonian Academy of Arts. Reminds us of vintage afternoons playing videogames on Christmas morning. You can get Tiltortion in our free font library here.
11. Ménil by Louna Bourdon
Inspired by the iconic Égyptienne n°1, Louna Bourdon’s Ménil font channels the spirit of 1930s Parisian typography. With its clean lines and bold contrasts, Ménil offers a fresh take on a classic design, perfect for adding a touch of Art Deco elegance to any project. It’s part of the X Cicéro catalogue, and you can find it here.
12. Picaflor by Tunera Typefoundry
Picaflor, designed by Ariel Martín Pérez, is a hybrid display typeface that combines the refined aesthetics of French Didone with the expressive qualities of Spanish vernacular script. It was specifically designed for the 9th issue of Cercle magazine, which explored flowers. Another hit from Tunera, one of our favorite type foundries. Download it here.
Hoping we´ve helped you cross out some of your Christmas list wishes with this lovely font collection, the ATOA team wants to send you our best wishes these holidays, have an amazing time, cherish your close ones and please, take a break. Thank you for sticking with us this year, we’ll be right back bringing you the best design resources in 2025.
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