BJF Merman
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BJF_MERM.ttf
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Author's note
BJF Merman font by Blue Jay Font Studio is a free decorative display typeface that turns every word into a tiny seaside spectacle. Chunky, shaded letters feel like vintage pier signage, while the repeated merman illustration curls along the side like an ornate figurehead on a ship. The contrast between solid, inky letterforms and the delicate line-drawn swimmers creates a playful push and pull that’s impossible to ignore.
Using BJF Merman, headlines instantly take on a nautical, carnival‑by‑the‑sea atmosphere that’s great for posters, party invitations, beach‑themed branding, tiki bar menus, book covers, and festival flyers. This free font works best when you give it room to breathe at large sizes, then support it with a clean sans serif for body copy so the ornate characters stay legible and striking.
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Using BJF Merman, headlines instantly take on a nautical, carnival‑by‑the‑sea atmosphere that’s great for posters, party invitations, beach‑themed branding, tiki bar menus, book covers, and festival flyers. This free font works best when you give it room to breathe at large sizes, then support it with a clean sans serif for body copy so the ornate characters stay legible and striking.
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Blue Jay Font Studio, 2000. All rights reserved.
Font family
BJF Merman
Font subfamily
BJF Merman
Unique subfamily identification
BlueJayFontStudio: BJF Merman BJF Merman: 2000
Full font name
BJF Merman
Name table version
Version 1.0; November 2000; (dedicated to Suzanne)
Postscript font name
BJFMerman
Trademark notice
BJF Merman is a trademark of the Blue Jay Font Studio.
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Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MacintoshRoman
Font details
Created2000-11-16
Revision1
Glyph count66
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureOutlined
PitchNot monospaced