You know when a design feels like stepping into a time machine?
Those designs that simply take you back.
There’s something about them that speaks to me. A blend of nostalgia and charm that draws me in.
Whether it’s the bold, funky vibes of the ‘70s or the elegant charm of early 20th-century signage… Retro and vintage designs have this way of feeling both familiar and unique, classic and bold, nostalgic, full of character, and sometimes even magical.
But what exactly makes a design “retro” or “vintage”?
Well, when we talk about Retro design, we usually mean designs that are bold, playful, and all about reimagining the past. Think funky disco fonts from the ‘70s or blocky, colorful type from the ‘80s. It’s less about authenticity and more about creating a fresh twist on old-school trends.
Vintage design, on the other hand, feels more like stepping into history. It’s elegant and detailed, mostly inspired by the refined serif typefaces of the early 1900s or the hand-drawn charm of antique labels. I feel it’s all about capturing the craftsmanship of the past.
Sometimes we’ll see a blend of both, a kind of retro-vintagish vibe.
And at the heart of it all?
Typography.
The right font can instantly transport our designs to another era while still make them stand out today.
Every curve, serif, and stroke carries the spirit of a specific time, whether it’s the optimism of the ‘50s or the gritty edge of the ‘80s. These fonts don’t just look cool; they tell stories, add character, and can make a design truly unforgettable.
So, if you’re working on a design that needs a retro or vintage edge, whether it’s a logo, packaging, a poster design, a website… I’ve got you covered.
Here are X fonts that capture the magic of these styles. From bold display fonts to charming scripts, these typefaces are perfect for giving your designs that nostalgic feel.
Ready to dive in? Let’s go!
The Font List ⤵︎
Nave
Designed by: Jamie Clarke
Available via: Adobe Fonts
Perfectly Nineties
Designed by: Jen Wagner
Available via: Jen Wagner Co.
Eighties Comeback
Designed by: Nicky Laatz
Available via: Nicky Laatz
Seriously Nostalgic
Designed by: Nicky Laatz
Available via: Nicky Laatz
Gelica
Designed by: Dave Rowland
Available via: Adobe Fonts
Nautica
Designed by: Giuseppe Salerno
Available via: Adobe Fonts
TAN Kindred
Designed by: TanType
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
TAN Paradiso
Designed by: TanType
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Limelight
Designed by: Nicole Fally, Sorkin Type
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Orbitron
Designed by: Matt McInerney
Available via: Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts
Vina Sans
Designed by: Nguyen Type
Available via: Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts
Playwrite Australia SA
Designed by: TypeTogether, Veronika Burian, José Scaglione
Available via: Google Fonts
Titillium Web
Designed by: Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva, Adobe Fonts
Bebas Neue
Designed by: Ryoichi Tsunekawa
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva, Adobe Fonts
Anton
Designed by: Vernon Adams
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva, Adobe Fonts
New Icon
Designed by: Sam Parrett
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Creative Market
New Spirit
Designed by: Krista Radoeva, Miles Newlyn, and Riccardo Olocco
Available via: Adobe Fonts
Fields Display
Designed by: Adam Ladd
Available via: Adobe Fonts
Farmhand
Designed by: Adam Ladd
Available via: Adobe Fonts, Canva
TAN Harmoni
Designed by: TanType
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Aileron
Designed by: Sora Sagano
Available via: Adobe Fonts, Canva
Sergio Trendy
Designed by: Kulokale
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Creative Market
Candice
Designed by: ITC
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
Decalotype
Designed by: Alfredo Marco Pradil, Hanken Design Co.
Available via: CDN Fonts, Canva
Gliker
Designed by: Studio Sun
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Creative Market
Lucky Bones
Designed by: Alfredo Marco Pradil and Hanken Design Co.
Available via: Behance, Canva
Roller Coaster Serif
Designed by: Anxiety Studio
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Courier Prime
Designed by: Alan Dague-Greene
Available via: Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts, Canva
Perandory
Designed by: Kulturë Type
Available via: Creative Market, Canva, Behance
Noto Serif Display
Designed by: Google
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Sloop Script Pro
Designed by: Richard Lipton
Available via: Adobe Fonts, Canva
Open Sauce
Designed by: Alfredo Marco Pradil
Available via: Behance, Canva
Pinyon Script
Designed by: Nicole Fally
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
TT Hoves
Designed by: TypeType
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
TAN Nimbus
Designed by: TanType
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Cooper
Designed by: Oswald Bruce Cooper
Available via: Adobe Fonts, Canva, MyFonts
TAN Tangkiwood
Designed by: TanType
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Bright
Designed by: Angga Mahardika
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
New Yorker Type Classic
Designed by: Wiescher Design
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Fontspring
Shrikhand
Designed by: Jonny Pinhorn
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
CS Gordon Rounded
Designed by: Craft Supply Co.
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Chloe
Designed by: Josh O.
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Sacco
Designed by: Blue Room Collective
Available via: Blue Room Collective, Canva
Nautilus Pompilius
Designed by: Punk You Brands
Available via: Font Squirrel, Canva
Recoleta
Designed by: Latinotype
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
Lovelo Black
Designed by: Renzler Design
Available via: Font Fabric, Canva
Lobster
Designed by: Impallari Type
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Lobster Two
Designed by: Impallari Type
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Hatton
Designed by: Mattox Shuler
Available via: Pangram Pangram, Canva
Tropika Island
Designed by: Aiyari
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Creative Market
Monarda
Designed by: Monotype
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Grand Hotel
Designed by: Astigmatic
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
TAN Songbird
Designed by: TanType
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Broadway
Designed by: Morris Fuller Benton
Available via: Adobe Fonts, Canva, MyFonts
Tenor Sans
Designed by: Denis Masharov
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Norwester
Designed by: Jamie Wilson
Available via: Font Squirrel, Canva, Norwester Pro
Brice
Designed by: Cahya Sofyan, Studio Sun
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
Genty
Designed by: Flavortype
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
Nectarine
Designed by: Prioritype
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Creative Market
Notable
Designed by: Eli Block, Hana Tanimura, Noemie Le Coz
Available via: Google Fonts, Canva
Harlow Solid
Designed by: ITC
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
Lucidity Condensed
Designed by: Ricky Rinaldi
Available via: FontSpring, Canva
Loubag
Designed by: Creativemedialab
Available via: MyFonts, Canva, Creative Market
Frunchy Sage
Designed by: Sans And Sons
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
Awesome Lathusca
Designed by: Kulokale
Available via: MyFonts, Canva
Bright Modern Retro
Designed by: Dharmas Studio
Available via: Creative Market, Canva
And there you have it!
60+ fonts ready to bring a splash of nostalgia and charm to your next project. Whether you’re after bold retro vibes or the timeless elegance of vintage, hope you found the perfect font on this list.
So, which one caught your eye?
Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Photo Credits: The font images belong to each font author/foundry/marketplace.
Featured Image Credit: Lummi.ai