cherif
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cherif.ttf
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Author's note
Cherif font by Atrax is a free retro display typeface that looks like it was sliced cleanly across the middle, then rebuilt with bold slabs and blocky curves. The result is a chunky, modular rhythm where each letter feels stamped, almost mechanical, yet still friendly. Thick verticals, squared-off forms, and that distinctive horizontal break create a bold, stop-and-stare texture that holds up even at very large sizes.
Using Cherif, you get a strong, graphic voice that shines on posters, logos, album covers, event flyers, bold packaging, and retro-inspired social graphics. This free font thrives in short, punchy words where the split-letter effect can really stack into a pattern. Try pairing Cherif with a simple geometric sans in smaller text, and keep plenty of spacing around it so those heavy blocks and clean cuts can breathe.
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Using Cherif, you get a strong, graphic voice that shines on posters, logos, album covers, event flyers, bold packaging, and retro-inspired social graphics. This free font thrives in short, punchy words where the split-letter effect can really stack into a pattern. Try pairing Cherif with a simple geometric sans in smaller text, and keep plenty of spacing around it so those heavy blocks and clean cuts can breathe.
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright (c) atrax, 2004. All rights reserved.
Font family
cherif
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;RUDY;cherif
Full font name
cherif
Name table version
Version 1.000;PS 001.000;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
cherif
Trademark notice
cherif is a trademark of atrax.
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
free non commercial use
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MacintoshRoman
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
Font details
Created2004-07-26
Revision1
Glyph count118
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSlab serifs
WeightBold
WidthExpanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular