Blackout
Blackout is a heavy, condensed caps face whose counters are filled in, inspired by blacking out sans serif newspaper headlines. It comes as solid Midnight, reversed Two AM and outlined Sunrise, and is built purely for big, loud headlines.
- Designed by
- Tyler Finck
- Foundry
- The League of Moveable Type
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 1 weight
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
Font Pairings with Blackout
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Blackout FAQ
Is Blackout free for commercial use?
Blackout is available from The League of Moveable Type for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Blackout on Google Fonts?
Blackout isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by The League of Moveable Type.
How do I download Blackout?
You can download Blackout for free directly from The League of Moveable Type. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Blackout?
Blackout pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Blackout, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Blackout best used for?
Blackout is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.