Protype

Protype font by Ermedia Studio is a free condensed retro display font. Built for tight spaces, it nails that tricky balance between strong personality and clean legibility. Tall proportions, squared curves, and clipped terminals create a crisp vertical rhythm that reads fast while still feeling distinctly vintage—somewhere between arcade cabinets and industrial signage. The strokes feel dense and deliberate, giving headlines a solid, blocky presence without shouting.

Using Protype, you’ll get standout results on posters, narrow banners, album covers, product labels, esports branding, and tech event flyers. This free font shines on short headlines and callouts where space is scarce but impact matters. For a smart pairing, set body copy in a neutral grotesk and let Protype handle the headlines; add a touch of letterspacing for extra swagger at large sizes.

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