Cotton captures the soft, worn-in character of vintage screen-printed lettering, built from the ground up for designers who want authentic texture without sacrificing clarity. Its letterforms began life in another typeface, then were refined and “weathered” using a custom distressing process that included scanned flaking paint from real fabric. The result is an irregular, fabric-like breakup that feels natural—never like a filter slapped on after the fact.
The bouncy, 1960s-inspired shapes give Cotton a friendly energy, while its automatic ligatures add subtle variations to common letter pairs, mimicking the quirks of hand-printing. That makes headlines and logos feel less mechanical and more crafted, whether you’re working on a band poster, a craft beer label, or signage for a boutique.
Cotton supports over 100 Latin-based languages and has been updated for modern use, with clean vertical metrics and consistent spacing for cross-platform reliability. It’s equally at home in retro-themed projects and contemporary branding that needs a human touch.
When you need type that feels warm, familiar, and lived-in—but still works flawlessly in digital and print—Cotton delivers the look of a favorite old tee, ready to wear in any design.
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