Headline fonts are eye-catching, expressive fonts that are highly legible from a distance. When designing, it is often important to put as much information into as small of a space as possible. This post help you choosing the right font for a headline, so hopefully some of these free fonts will provide help you on your future projects.

Airbag

Airbag font with a free version to download, yes this font has a free version. Airbag is a slab serif typeface that aims to give a modern, clean and crisp look and feel. It’s the first font I created, so it was a steep learning curve on my part (see my other fonts). To be honest with you I might be doing things wrong. You might have to tweak the leading and the kerning. Airbag has only one weight but does have uppercase and lowercase letters with over 256 glyphs (for the paid version). The free version only has uppercase letters and numbers.

Sullivan

Not your traditional modular typeface. Sullivan is a bold display face that comes in three variations. Each can be used effectively on their own or layered for a uniquely modern, industrial effect. Originally inspired by the letter “S” design by Scott Allen Hill of Foundry Collective.

Kilogram

KiloGram is a bold font that was created by KalleGraphics in 2009. It was added to FontSpace on Mar 27, 2010.

Academic

A font inspired by some college and university t-shirts. Ideal for creating logos and emblems. The dollar key holds an alternate glyph for the letter ‘s’. The left and right curly brackets hold alternate glyphs for numbers ‘2’ and ‘5’.

Qalto typeface

Qalto flows and leaps like freestyle jazz. Suited as a strong title or headline font, the letters and ligatures are composed of very thin hairlines and very thick elements. This high contrast conveys a stunning visual effect and a unique optical rhythm. Early on, Aron Jancso realized that “some words have good rhythm and others don’t,” and added stylistic alternatives for every lowercase and uppercase letter. If that’s not enough, there are four different weights, so users can use different sizes with the same hairline thickness, which allows for artistic freedom in arrangement and composition.

Intro free font

The Intro font family consists of 50 unique font styles and weights. The family is characterized by excellent legibility both in print and on the web, a well-finished geometric design, optimized kerning, etc. Intro is most suitable for headlines of all sizes, but it does well in a variety of text lengths as well. The font’s various styles give it the versatility necessary to meet any type of graphic design challenge — web, print, motion graphics, etc. — and make it perfect for t-shirts, posters, and logos.

NeoDeco

NovaDeco is a display typeface family inspired by the most beautiful epoch, the Art-Deco. It Was designed to bring the mood of the age, while being timeless at the same time. The final result is a beautiful and unique contemporary aesthetic that is perfect for editorial, branding, logotypes and headlines. NovaDeco is available in 4 weight: Light, Medium, Bold and Extra Bold.