Author's note

G.B.BOOT font by Akihiro Oya is a free pixel bitmap typeface with a stark, hardware-like presence. Each letter is carved from chunky square modules, with tight spacing and tall rectangular forms that feel like they were stamped onto an old game console screen. The rhythm is rigid and mechanical, giving text a strong grid structure that reads clearly even at tiny sizes.

Using G.B.BOOT, you get a bold, retro-tech texture that shines on game UIs, score screens, demoscene posters, glitch art, stickers, and experimental web headers. This free font thrives in all-caps layouts where you want a solid block of digital noise. For a simple pairing, set short headlines in G.B.BOOT and contrast them with a clean, modern sans serif for longer copy.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
directed by (C) 1998 akihiro oya
Font family
G.B.BOOT
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
G.B.BOOT
Full font name
G.B.BOOT
Name table version
Version 1.5
Postscript font name
G.B.BOOT
Trademark notice
G.B.BOOT

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision2
Glyph count221
Units per Em1024
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular