Charcoal first

Charcoal First font by Greg Meronek is a free distorted display font that looks like it was hacked out of black construction paper with a slightly dull pair of scissors. The chunky shapes wobble and lean, with thick, inky silhouettes that feel raw and a bit unruly, yet still very readable. There’s a playful menace to it-part graffiti, part handmade poster-that grabs attention the second it hits the page or screen.

Using Charcoal First, titles feel loud, offbeat, and a little chaotic in the best way. This free font works beautifully for gig flyers, horror-comedy posters, zines, skateboard or streetwear graphics, Halloween promos, and irreverent social posts. Keep it big for maximum impact and pair it with a clean geometric sans in smaller text to keep the wildness under control.