He's Dead Jim
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deadjim.ttf
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Author's note
He's Dead Jim font by James Shields is a free techno display typeface that looks like it’s been yanked straight off the hull of a starship. Tall, compressed letters lean hard into the future, with thick ink-black strokes and razor-edged diagonals that feel like they’re cutting through air. The aggressive forward slant creates a rush of motion, so even a single word feels like it’s already mid-chase scene.
Using He's Dead Jim, your text snaps into high-energy mode, making it a natural fit for sci-fi posters, game logos, racing titles, action movie graphics, event flyers, and bold streaming thumbnails. This free font thrives at large sizes where its steep angle and dense forms can shout, not whisper. Pair it with a simple, neutral sans serif for body copy to keep the spotlight on its fast, futuristic voice.
Using He's Dead Jim, your text snaps into high-energy mode, making it a natural fit for sci-fi posters, game logos, racing titles, action movie graphics, event flyers, and bold streaming thumbnails. This free font thrives at large sizes where its steep angle and dense forms can shout, not whisper. Pair it with a simple, neutral sans serif for body copy to keep the spotlight on its fast, futuristic voice.
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright © James Shields, 1998
Font family
He's Dead Jim
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
He's Dead Jim
Full font name
He's Dead Jim
Name table version
Version 1.00
Postscript font name
HesDeadJim
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MacintoshRoman
Font details
Glyph count94
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthExtra-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureItalic