Author's note

akaPosse font by James Milligan and akaType is a free retro display typeface with a bold, saloon-style swagger. Thick slabby shapes, dramatic curves, and tight rhythm give it that dusty Wild West poster feel, while the slightly condensed proportions keep it punchy and compact. It looks like it’s been pulled straight off a rodeo flyer-loud, weighty, and full of character.

Using akaPosse, your titles instantly feel like event headlines: bar signage, BBQ or rodeo posters, gig flyers, themed menus, vintage branding, and game titles all benefit from its rowdy charm. This free font begs to be set big, where its chunky forms can really shout. For body copy, pair it with a clean, unobtrusive sans serif to let akaPosse handle the attitude while the supporting text stays out of the way.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) James Milligan and akaType, 2005. All rights reserved.
Font family
akaPosse
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
JamesMilligan: akaPosse: 2005
Full font name
akaPosse
Name table version
Version 1.01 2005
Postscript font name
akaPosse
Trademark notice
akaPosse is a trademark of James Milligan and akaType.
Manufacturer name
James Milligan
Designer
James Milligan
Description
contact: akaType@hotmail.com

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count287
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced