AST 285
TrueTypeFreeware
ast285.ttf
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Author's note
AST 285 font is a free handwritten marker typeface with a punchy, impatient rhythm—thick strokes, quick curves, and slightly wobbly edges that feel like fresh ink dragged across paper. It’s bold without being tidy, so your words land with the same snap as a hand-scrawled note on a shipping box or a backstage pass.
Using AST 285, try punchy headlines on gig posters, streetwear graphics, album covers, zines, sticker packs, café chalkboard-style promos, and social thumbnails where you need instant attitude. This free font also works nicely for packaging accents and short slogans—keep it a bit oversized so the texture reads. Pair it with a clean sans like Inter or Helvetica for the small print.
Using AST 285, try punchy headlines on gig posters, streetwear graphics, album covers, zines, sticker packs, café chalkboard-style promos, and social thumbnails where you need instant attitude. This free font also works nicely for packaging accents and short slogans—keep it a bit oversized so the texture reads. Pair it with a clean sans like Inter or Helvetica for the small print.
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Basic font information
Font family
AST 285
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
AST 285
Full font name
AST 285
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MacintoshRoman
Font details
Glyph count125
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureItalic