[The Bass Bagwhan]

Hi everyone, I'm useless at identifying fonts I like anyway, so even if I see something good... Can I have recommendations for a good free horror-themed title font? Even blood-drenched, if possible ( or a good resource link). Thanks!

 

[Daizie]

There are some great ones at Dafont. Check it out. http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=110

 

[CJAnderson]

I remember seeing one called "Evil Dead" that looked pretty cool.

 

[Lydniz]

Ooh, goody. I get to post this link. It's great.

http://www.creativindie.com/300-fool-proof-fonts-to-use-for-your-book-cover-design-an-epic-list-of-best-fonts-per-genre/

 

[The Bass Bagwhan]

Brilliant, thanks folks!

 

[Steveb0t]

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/free-high-quality-gothic-horror-fonts/ i've found to be a great resource for all types of horror type fonts. From Horror to Retro Sci-Fi & Thriller, it's a decent collection! It's saved me on a few occasions when i've been looking for fonts for creepier logos

 

[ShaunSwanson]

Not free, but there is a font called House Soiled http://www.houseind.com/fonts/movements/viewfonts that I have always liked.

For what it's worth from my experience as an artist/illustrator, a font is only a starting place for a logo or title. The type needs to be manipulated to make it perfect. I'd start with something close to what you want and edit it by hand to make it drip blood or something.

Take a look at my title http://swansonfiction.com/ to see how I messed with a standard font to make it more whimsical.

 

[Steveb0t]

Not free, but there is a font called House Soiled http://www.houseind.com/fonts/movements/viewfonts that I have always liked.

For what it's worth from my experience as an artist/illustrator, a font is only a starting place for a logo or title. The type needs to be manipulated to make it perfect. I'd start with something close to what you want and edit it by hand to make it drip blood or something.

Take a look at my title http://swansonfiction.com/ to see how I messed with a standard font to make it more whimsical.

I agree, most fonts are only a starting place from a design point of view. The font on your Seed of Wonder book is rather nice too.

 

[Guest]

One of my favorites is a free typeface called Moonshiner. It's got a nice classic/gothic feel too it, and isn't too terribly overt, like so many 'genre' fonts are.

http://thezinx.com/misc/moonshiner-free-font-download/