Author's note

Polyphemus, designed by Phillip G. Andrade for True Type Resource, is a free outlined cartoon display font with uneven contours and a loose hand-drawn build. Its rounded letters wobble at the edges, and the inset line makes each form look carved from soft material.

Children's game graphics and underground music posters can both use its deliberately unruly lettering. It also suits comic covers and novelty snack packaging. Across these settings, the doubled outlines turn words into chunky illustrated shapes, linking playful subjects with messier, more rebellious artwork.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Phillip Andrade, 2000. All rights reserved.
Font family
Polyphemus
Font subfamily
Polyphemus
Unique subfamily identification
FONTLAB30:TTEXPORT
Full font name
Polyphemus
Postscript font name
Polyphemus
Designer
Description
Created exclusively for True Type Resource. See my other fonts at http://philfonts.8m.com

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2000-08-29
Revision1
Glyph count96
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced