Ye Olde Towne Font

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OTF/TTF: Ye Olde Towne
Sharkshock 2025. All rights reserved
Designed by Dennis Ludlow
02/03/2025
dennis@sharkshock.net

Ye Olde Towne is an all caps display font that ushers in warm feelings of nostalgia. Its vintage theme was inspired by products, posters, and advertisements that dominated the decorative arts movement of the the early 1900s. The letterforms are highly stylized featuring undulating strokes, stubby terminals, and fishtail serifs. Both spacing and glyph height fluctuate to create a loose, informal appearance. This gives it a hand crafted look and a touch of authenticity. Use it for a poster, publication, or a festive holiday greeting.

Ye Olde Towne is equipped with Basic and extended Latin, punctuation, kerning, and a few alternates. Please check the glyph map for all supported characters. The demo contains basic characters only. The full version is available by either purchasing a commercial license or a one-time $35 payment for personal use only. Email us or visit www.sharkshock.net/license for more information on licensing. Unauthorized usage of our intellectual property is strictly prohibited and may result in legal remedies at our disposal.

Tags: art, classic, 20s, twenties, display, all caps, capitals, European, accents, diacritics, Christmas, tall, poster, curvy, Old World, vintage, titling, fishtail