Author's note

CNN font by Ray Larabie is a free modern display typeface with bold, interlocking strokes that echo the iconic news-channel wordmark. Its thick, parallel lines and tight inner counters create a continuous ribbon effect that feels energetic, authoritative, and unmistakably graphic, especially when set large on screen or in print.

Using CNN, this free font shines on broadcast-style logos, streaming overlays, esports branding, event titles, technology posters, and bold editorial headers. The compact, blocky rhythm pulls the eye in fast, making short words and acronyms feel punchy and memorable. For longer copy, pair CNN with a clean, neutral sans serif set smaller and lighter, letting the logo-like heft of CNN carry the main visual impact.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
CNN - A remix of Street Cred, an original font by Ray Larabie.
Font family
CNN
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Macromedia Fontographer 4.1 CNN
Full font name
CNN
Name table version
Macromedia Fontographer 4.1 4/23/2000
Postscript font name
CNN

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2000-04-23
Revision1
Glyph count259
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding restricted (not allowed!)
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthSemi-condensed
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI