Dark Crystal Script Font

Dark Crystal family consisting of 2 fonts

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Author's note

Dark Crystal Script font by Dennis Ludlow is a free fantasy display typeface that looks like it was carved out of shadow and flame. Thick, inky strokes curl into sharp hooks and sweeping tails, giving the Dark Crystal family a cinematic, dark-fantasy energy that feels straight off a movie poster. The letters lock together with a dramatic rhythm that instantly turns a plain title into something mythic, dangerous, and a little bit arcane.

Using Dark Crystal Script, your headlines and logos don’t just speak, they hiss and shimmer—perfect for metal band branding, horror and fantasy book covers, game titles, movie posters, gothic event flyers, and dark-themed merch. This free font works best when it’s big and bold; support it with a simple, neutral sans serif for body text to let those jagged curves and sweeping strokes steal the scene.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Dennis Ludlow, 2001. All rights reserved.
Font family
Dark Crystal Script
Font subfamily
Normal
Unique subfamily identification
Dark Crystal Script 2001 Sharkshock Productions
Full font name
Dark Crystal Script
Name table version
email: maddhatter_dl@yahoo.com
Postscript font name
DarkCrystalScript
Trademark notice
Dark Crystal Script is a trademark of Sharkshock Productions.
Designer
Description
Template

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MacintoshRoman

Font details

Created1999-12-06
Revision1
Glyph count73
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightSemi-bold
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
dc_s.ttf
dc_o.ttf
Dark Crystal Outline TrueTypeFreeware
dc_o.ttf