Strenuous

Strenuous is a headline typeface with the swagger of a ’70s movie marquee and the precision of modern typography. Its roots trace back to the poster for the 1974 neo-noir action and blaxploitation film *Black Eye*—a compact, streetwise style built to grab your attention from across the block. That cinematic DNA remains intact, but Strenuous has evolved into a complete typographic toolkit for today’s designers.

The unicase letterforms are the star of the show, blending uppercase and lowercase shapes into a single height for a bold, unified voice. Select characters come with alternate forms, letting you swap in different personalities and experiment with headline rhythm. It’s a font you don’t just set—you play with it. Eight weights, each with matching italics, give you range from lean and nimble to dense and unshakable. The heaviest weights echo the punch of vintage film posters and sports branding, while the lighter cuts have a sleek, editorial sharpness. The geometry is tight, the proportions slightly compressed, and the curves unapologetically chunky—details that give Strenuous its muscular stance while keeping it legible at a glance.

Strenuous thrives where type needs presence and personality. Think music festival posters, streaming show titles, retro-flavored packaging, sports graphics, or video game interfaces that need impact without losing clarity. It’s a bridge between eras: steeped in 1970s grit and glamour, engineered for the speed and versatility of modern media.

Whether you’re chasing the glow of a marquee or the immediacy of a social media feed, Strenuous delivers headlines that perform.