Cyprian

Cyprian font by Andy Krahling and R. Ben Madison is a free trash font, with a typeface feel that’s torn, thorny, and a little medieval. The letters look hand-cut from black paper—spiky hooks, uneven rhythm, and inky gaps that give every word a haunted, windblown edge. It’s loud without needing fancy effects.

Using Cyprian works beautifully for horror posters, metal or punk logos, Halloween flyers, indie game title screens, zines, album covers, and creepy merch tags. Set it a bit larger and give it extra breathing room so the jagged shapes stay crisp. Pair this free font with a calm sans like Inter or Helvetica for the supporting text.