Weirdest Fonts to use in 2024
Article by Studio Ground Floor
An exploration into OFF TYPE’s eccentric collection of wonderfully weird fonts
As we step into the creative realms of 2024, the pursuit of distinctive typography takes centre stage, and OFF TYPE emerges as a trailblazing foundry unafraid to challenge norms. This year, embrace the avant-garde with fonts that defy convention and embrace novelty and originality – where each typeface is not just a letter but a statement. Welcome to the weird and wonderful!
OT Neue Montreal Squeezed
Why bother compressing fonts when you can have them professionally pressed?! The already-cult-classic, Neue Montreal Ultra Squeezed, is quite a bold departure from the norm, built upon the timeless Grotesque sans serif Neue Montreal. With a foundation rooted in a hard-working, city-inspired aesthetic, this stretched counterpart offers a trend-ready, freshly-squeezed allure, ready to make a statement in any project. Not to mention that, with a staggering array of 70 styles and 768 glyphs, Neue Montreal Squeezed is a phenomenally versatile tool in your typographic arsenal.
OT Miniature
Step into the enchanting (and teeny tiny) realm of Miniature, a font that deftly balances theatricality and restraint. Its sturdy baroque structure stands tall, quite literally, boasting an unconventionally tall x-height that sets it apart. In its 14 distinct styles, ranging from light to black, Miniature transforms into an earnest display font – ideal for the dynamic needs of punchy postmodern brands, editorial explorations, and contemporary cultural exhibitions.
OT Jubilee
Navigate the challenging context, legacies, and reputations of British institutions with Jubilee – a font that marries the pomp (and ridiculousness– of the Windsor Royal Family with the iconic (and equally renowned/problematic) Gill Sans. Available in six weights, from Silver to Diamond, each representing a Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Jubilee seamlessly blends elegance and practicality. Its hand-crafted proportions, unique icons, crests, and diamond-like punctuation across 694 glyphs establish Jubilee as a font with a character unlike any other in its genre.
OT Brut
Brains + Brawn = Brut. A font that embodies the limits and expectations of high-contrast serifs, Brut flips the neoclassical classic Bodoni on its head, becoming a genre-defining statement across its curveless, angular design – reminiscent of brutalist architecture. With four distinctive styles, each housing 502 glyphs, this font is not just a visual treat; it’s a powerhouse of rigid construction and handy tools for creating exciting, interlocking typography.
OT Yokai
In the peculiar realm of OFF TYPE’s eccentric collection, Yokai emerges as a true monster – not in its demeanour but in its mysterious, ghostly design. This extended grotesque font defies conventional expectations, embodying a mythical fusion of brutalism and futurism. Yokai’s broad letterforms, resembling teeth and claws, evoke a sense of both danger and intrigue. Despite its grotesque classification, Yokai carries a character that is far from monstrous; instead, it’s quite the kind creature – forever misunderstood in the typographic landscape. With a semi-fixed width, low x-height, and a palette of 7 weights, Yokai offers a mythical mixture, inviting designers to embrace the bold and brave in their creative endeavours.
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