Author's note

Vivala Black Bold font by Johannes Hoffmann is a free black bold sans serif display font. Built around a high black-to-white ratio, it packs chunky, rounded forms into a tight rhythm that reads like ink poured into a mold-dense, even, and unmissable. The compact spacing and smooth curves create a heavy silhouette that fills space without feeling clumsy, giving headlines an immediate, pressurized presence.

Using Vivala Black Bold, titles snap into focus on magazine covers, posters, packaging, logos, banners, and event flyers. This free font thrives at large sizes where its thick counters and steady cadence deliver impact with minimal words. For balance, pair it with a light grotesk for body copy, and give it a touch of extra tracking to let those solid shapes breathe.

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This font is for personal use only and no commercial use is allowed.

Download includes:
- Vivala Black Bold

For commercial use, you can buy the Vivala Black font here:
https://www.vivalatype.com

For any further questions, please contact us here:
https://www.vivalatype.com/contact/

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright © 2025 by Johannes Hoffmann. All rights reserved.
Font family
Vivala Black Bold
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;UKWN;VivalaBlack-Bold
Full font name
Vivala Black Bold
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
VivalaBlack-Bold
Trademark notice
® Vivala is a registered trademark
Manufacturer name
VivalaType
Designer
Johannes Hoffmann

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2025-08-18
Revision1
Glyph count118
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classSans serif
WeightUltra-bold
WidthExpanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced