Author's note

Anti-Folk by Paintblack is a free distressed display font built from rough block capitals and uneven strokes. Torn edges and splintered gaps make every letter look hand-cut.

For gig posters and album packaging, the scarred forms echo DIY print methods and underground music graphics. They also fit horror game art and streetwear merchandise, where ragged lettering can become part of the illustration. In either setting, the damaged silhouette can act as a recognizable brand mark rather than neutral type.

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Anti-folk, also called antifolk or unfolk, is a music genre that subverts politically charged 1960s folk music. Its characteristics vary among artists, and it generally mocks the seriousness and pretension of the established mainstream music scene.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2010 by paintblack. All rights reserved.
Font family
anti folkpk
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
paintblack: anti folk_pk: 2010
Full font name
anti folk_pk
Name table version
Version 1.001 2010
Postscript font name
antifolkpk
Trademark notice
anti folk_pk is a trademark of paintblack.
Manufacturer name
paintblack
Designer
paintblack
Description
Copyright (c) 2010 by paintblack. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2010-10-01
Revision1
Glyph count653
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightExtra-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureOutlined
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
anti folk_pk.ttf
anti folk.ttf