46 free retro fonts

Great free retro fonts have the ability to transport audiences back in time. With the right font, you can add age, texture and depth to your designs so it's crucial to choose a typeface that reflects the era you're representing.

In this post, we've chosen some of our favourite retro-style font designs. They won't cost you a penny but will add untold value to your retro projects.

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Kerrie Hughes
Freelance writer

Kerrie Hughes is a frequent contributor to Creative Bloq, and was once its editor. One of the original CB crew, Kerrie joined the team back in 2013 after moving from her role as staff writer on 3D World. Since then she's written regularly for other creative publications such as ImagineFX, Computer Arts and Digital Camera World. After a stint working for the police, Kerrie is back reviewing creative tech for creative professionals. 

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