Banausia

Banausia font by Andrew Hungerford of Zogoz Design is a free eroded display typeface with a wonderfully gloopy, hand-inked feel. Each letter looks like it’s been pulled from a thick, wet marker line and then worn down, giving the text a friendly but slightly unruly edge. The chunky, rounded silhouettes keep everything readable, while the irregular contours add just enough grit to keep it from feeling cute or generic.

Using Banausia, you get bold, organic titles that stand out on gig posters, zines, kids’ event flyers, indie game menus, streetwear graphics, and playful packaging. This free font thrives at larger sizes, where its inky pits and bumps really show. Try pairing Banausia with a clean geometric sans for body copy-it’s a strong contrast that lets the messy charm stay where it belongs: in the headlines.

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