Author's note

China Town font by Patrick Durr is a free distorted display typeface that drips with moody, hand-drawn energy. Its warped curves, ink-blot terminals, and uneven strokes feel like brush lettering pulled from a weathered sign, giving every word a slightly spooky, cinematic edge. Letters don’t sit politely; they sway and twist, creating a restless rhythm that instantly grabs attention.

Using China Town, you can push title treatments for horror posters, mystery book covers, haunted house flyers, escape room branding, themed restaurant menus, and alternative music artwork. This free font shines when you set it large and give it room to breathe; pair it with a clean, neutral sans serif for body copy so its jagged personality stays in the spotlight.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Free by Patrick Durr
Font family
China Town
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
FreebyPatrickDurr: China Town: 1998
Full font name
China Town
Name table version
1998; 1.0, initial release
Postscript font name
ChinaTown
Trademark notice
China Town is Free by Patrick Durr.
Designer
Patrick Durr
Description
Give it to Everyone

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1998-08-15
Revision1
Glyph count90
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced