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Dread Gothic Typeface

Dread Gothic Typeface

Description

Dread Gothic Typeface – Bold, Intricate, and Ornate Modern Blackletter

Unleash the raw power of dramatic typography with Dread Gothic, a meticulously crafted blackletter typeface that seamlessly bridges medieval structural elegance with a sharp, contemporary edge. Designed for creators who demand a striking visual presence, this font brings a commanding, rebellious, yet highly sophisticated aesthetic to any design project.

With an exceptionally rich library of 977 glyphs, Dread Gothic offers unparalleled versatility and creative freedom. It features a complete set of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, symbols, and robust multilingual support. Where it truly shines is its expansive OpenType features: packed with numerous Stylistic Alternates (SS01 to SS09), exquisite custom ligatures, and sweeping decorative swashes, it allows you to easily customize letterforms and create high-impact, custom-lettered layouts that feel completely unique.

Whether you are designing a modern streetwear brand, dark-themed illustrations, high-end packaging, heavy metal band merchandise, or intricate tattoo art, Dread Gothic delivers a bold, unforgettable statement.

Key Features:

  • Massive Glyph Count: 977 beautifully detailed glyphs.
  • Character Set: Complete Uppercase & Lowercase alignment, Numbers, Punctuation, and Symbols.
  • Advanced OpenType Features: Deep selection of Stylistic Sets (SS01 – SS09) for character variation.
  • Extensive Ligatures & Swashes: Access creative character combinations for fluid, custom display layouts.
  • Multilingual Support: Ready for global design projects.
  • Format Options: Available in OTF, TTF, and Webfont formats (WOFF/WOFF2).

Perfect For:

Logo design, branding, apparel layout, streetwear design, album covers, poster art, editorial headlines, game design, and any project requiring a balance of dark elegance and savage power.

Elevate your typography toolkit today with Dread Gothic and transform ordinary text into an extraordinary visual experience!

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Price$149

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NOTE: You may purchase the font on behalf of a client and give them the licensed files. The client becomes the license holder and must not resell or sub‑license the font to anyone else.
Standard LicenseBusiness LicenseStudio License
OverviewWorldwide perpetual use: 1 logo, unlimited self-hosted domain, social media (2-min videos max), 5,000 print/digital copies, 2,500 merch items.

Excludes apps, software, games, film, TV.

Includes all benefits covered by Standard License. Unlimited social media, publications, merch, physical tattoo studio locations.

Excludes app, software, game, film, TV.

Includes all benefits covered by Business License.

App, game, film, TV allowed with limitations.

Geographical scopeWorldwide.Worldwide.Worldwide.
DurationPerpetual.Perpetual.Perpetual.
LogoOne registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
WebfontUnlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
Social mediaStatic images and videos up to two minutes each. Unlimited posts on any platform or account.Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
MerchandiseUp to 2,500 physical end-products manufactured for sale that incorporate the font. A multi-item pack (e.g., three stickers) counts as one product if sold as a single SKU. Promotional giveaways and in-house uses (stationery, uniforms, signage) are not counted.Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
Digital and physical publicationsUp to 5,000 aggregate copies across print and digital download.Unlimited print and digital copies.Unlimited print and digital copies.
Promotional materialUnlimited online impressions and printed copies.Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
Game developmentNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one specific game title. Each sequel and spin-off requires a separate license.
Apps and softwareNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one app or software. Embedding permitted for use within the app, including server application.
Movie and filmNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one specific motion picture. Each sequel, spin-off, or any other production requires a separate license.
TV seriesNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one season of a TV series title only. Additional seasons require separate licenses.
Tattoo artworkOne physical tattoo studio at a single street address. The font may be installed only on computers owned or leased by that studio and used only for clients tattooed at that address. If the studio relocates, the licence moves with it. Off-site conventions or guest spots are not covered.One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.

Standard License

Worldwide perpetual use: 1 logo, unlimited self-hosted domains, social media (2-min videos max), 5,000 print/digital copies, 2,500 merch items. Excludes apps, software, games, film, TV.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: One physical tattoo studio at a single street address. The font may be installed only on computers owned or leased by that studio and used only for clients tattooed at that address. If the studio relocates, the licence moves with it. Off-site conventions or guest spots are not covered.
  • Logo: One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Static images and videos up to two minutes each. Unlimited posts on any platform or account.
  • Merchandise: Up to 2,500 physical end-products manufactured for sale that incorporate the font. A multi-item pack (e.g., three stickers) counts as one product if sold as a single SKU. Promotional giveaways and in-house uses (stationery, uniforms, signage) are not counted.
  • Digital and physical publications: Up to 5,000 aggregate copies across print and digital download.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Not permitted.
  • Apps and software: Not permitted.
  • Movie and film: Not permitted.
  • TV series: Not permitted.

Business License

Includes all benefits covered by Standard License. Unlimited social media, publications, merch, physical tattoo studio locations. Excludes app, software, game, film, TV.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.
  • Logo: One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
  • Merchandise: Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
  • Digital and physical publications: Unlimited print and digital copies.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Not permitted.
  • Apps and software: Not permitted.
  • Movie and film: Not permitted.
  • TV series: Not permitted.

Studio License

Includes all benefits covered by Business License. App, game, film, TV allowed with limitations.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.
    • < li>Logo: One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
  • Merchandise: Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
  • Digital and physical publications: Unlimited print and digital copies.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Use in one specific game title. Each sequel and spin-off requires a separate license.
  • Apps and software: Use in one app or software. Embedding permitted for use within the app, including server application.
  • Movie and film: Use in one specific motion picture. Each sequel, spin-off, or any other production requires a separate license.
  • TV series: Use in one season of a TV series title only. Additional seasons require separate licenses.