Author's note

Hard Compound font by Lefly is a free distorted display typeface with a jagged, cut-from-cardboard feel that hits like a handmade poster. Each letter tilts and lurches slightly, with blocky edges and uneven strokes that look rough, inky, and just a little unstable-like something slapped together for a last‑minute underground show. It’s bold, loud, and instantly grabs the eye, even at a quick glance.

Using Hard Compound, you can push attitude-heavy projects like punk or metal band logos, horror titles, protest posters, zines, game covers, and edgy merch graphics. This free font shines when set large and tight, so let it shout in headlines and pair it with a simple sans serif for any supporting text.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) LeFly, 2004. All rights reserved.
Font family
Hard Compound
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
LeFly: Hard Compound: 2004
Full font name
Hard Compound
Name table version
Version 1.1
Postscript font name
HardCompound
Trademark notice
Hard Compound is a trademark of LeFly.
Manufacturer name
LeFly

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2004-08-08
Revision1
Glyph count245
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSlab serifs
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced