Squealer Embossed, by Ray Larabie, is a free embossed blackletter font with a sharp, poster-minded Gothic bite. The letters lean on pointed medieval forms, then push them into a chiseled, dimensional look with faceted inner cuts and hard shadowed edges that make the style feel more like carved signage than manuscript calligraphy.
It works naturally in music flyers, horror posters, beer labels, game title cards, and bold cover lines where a free font needs a historic voice with extra depth. Because the design already carries its own built-in bevel effect, it also suits monograms, drop caps, and short wordmarks that need a dense old-world texture without adding illustration.
This font is freeware. If you find this named anything other than Squealer or Squealer Embossed please contact me at www.larabiefonts.com. Larabie Fonts is able to offer unique free fonts through the generous support of visitors to the site. Making fonts is my full-time job and every donation, in any amount, enables me to continue running the site and creating new fonts. If you would like to support Larabie Fonts visit www.larabiefonts.com for details.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2004-02-23
Revision2
Glyph count203
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthExtra-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 3 font weights listed below: