Free Font Friday: New Rocker
by Taylor Slattery | October 8, 2020
It doesn’t come across as particularly edgy, despite it clearly attempting to do so. It feels a bit like a mix between a pirate-themed ride at an amusement park and the Guitar Hero logo. Nevertheless, it certainly has its moments. The uppercase L in particular sits very nicely with the other letterforms and would work well in a wordmark. Blackletter typefaces were originally designed for use in books so legibility isn’t an issue, despite some of the characters being overly decorative.
I have mixed feelings about this one. There’s a certain charm about it but at times it feels a bit like a parody of its inspirations. It may just be a matter of context, though. I’m sure in the right hands it’s a more than capable typeface. If you would like to try it out for yourself, New Rocker is available in a single weight and can be found here.
Taylor is a concept artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and Design Lead at Weirdsleep, a channel for visual identity and social media content. Read more articles by Taylor.
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