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[27] Free Fonts: Famous Brands and Logos
Famous brands have long understood the power of a well-chosen typeface, using it to craft logos that are instantly recognizable and deeply memorable. However, most of the time, the fonts used in creating them are prohibitively expensive premium fonts, customized versions of those premium fonts, or proprietary typefaces. That’s why designers and enthusiasts seek free alternatives.
In this article, we are sharing a list of similar free fonts inspired by iconic brands and logos. We’ve found and tested them, so you don’t have to. Just click the “Download” button below to get each font.
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Wikipedia free font
- Linux Libertine font by Philipp H. Poll [Libertine Open Fonts Project]
- This is the exact font used by Wikipedia.org in their logo, with the mention that the W is formed using two Vs, not the original W in the font.
- Linux Libertine was developed as an open-source alternative to proprietary typefaces like Times New Roman
- Commonly used in academic and literary works for its elegant serif style
- Public domain, GPL, OFL · 100% Free
- 9 styles/fonts: Display, Regular, Italic, Bold, Bold Italic, Initials, Small Caps, Semibold Italic, Monospaced
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Netflix free font
- Bebas Kai font by Dharma Type
- A sans-serif font with clean, condensed letterforms, making it highly legible
- Bebas Kai is a revision of the original Bebas font, featuring additional weights
- 100% Free
- Bebas Neue font by Dharma Type
- Known for its modern, geometric design, often used in headlines and display text
- Bebas Neue is a popular choice for Netflix fan-made posters and graphic design projects
- 100% Free
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Twitch free font
- Twitchy.TV font by MaxiGamer
- Designed to closely resemble the iconic Twitch logo font
- This font is used in various Twitch overlays and branding by fans of the platform
- Free for personal use
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Kellogg’s free font
- Barley Script font by Måns Grebäck
- A stylish script font that mimics the flowing lines of the Kellogg’s logo
- Barley Script is widely used in retro and vintage-themed designs due to its playful script style.
- Free for personal use
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Greenpeace free font
- Wimp Out [Iconian Fonts] font by Daniel Zadorozny
- A bold, eye-catching font that resembles the iconic Greenpeace logo
- Free for personal use
- 5 styles/fonts: Regular, 3D, Condensed, Extended, Italic
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Disney free font
- Waltograph font by Justin Callaghan
- Free for personal use
- 2 font files
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Puma free font
- My Puma font by Samuel Park
- My Puma mimics the sporty, sleek design of the Puma brand logo
- Often used in athletic and sports-related designs due to its association with Puma
- Free for personal use
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Hollywood free font
- SF Hollywood Hills font by ShyFonts
- Designed to replicate the iconic Hollywood sign typography
- Free for personal use
- 8 styles/fonts: Regular, Italic, Bold, Bold Italic, Condensed, Condensed Italic, Extended, Extended Italic
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Coca Cola free font
- Loki Cola font by Utopia
- A font that closely mimics the flowing script of the Coca-Cola logo
- Widely used for nostalgic designs
- 100% Free
- Coca Cola II font by unknown author
- Another free alternative resembling the Coca-Cola logo script, perfect for personal projects
- Free for Personal Use
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KitKat free font
- Kitty Katt font by Sharkshock
- Free for personal use
- Based on the US KitKat logo, not the internationally used one
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Snickers free font
- Lunch Time Normal font by Samuel Park
- Designed to resemble the bold and energetic Snickers logo font
- Free for personal use
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Hard Rock Cafe free font
- Aardvark Cafe font by Harold’s Fonts
- A bold, retro font that reflects the rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic of the Hard Rock Cafe brand
- Often used in music and nightlife-themed designs
- 100% free
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IBM free font
- IBM’s iconic striped logo was originally designed by Paul Rand, an American graphic designer
- Free font option: IBM Logo font by J D
- Based on the famous IBM logo, known for its distinctive, bold lettering.
- Public Domain/GPL/OFL
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CNN free font
- CNN Logo font by Ray Larabie
- A close replica of the CNN logo font, perfect for media-related designs
- Free for personal use
- 8 styles/fonts: Regular, Italic, Bold, Bold Italic, Condensed, Condensed Italic, Extended, Extended Italic
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nickelodeon free font
- Nickelodeon TV font by Juan-e-b
- Free for personal use
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Cartoon Network free font
- Cartoon Slam font by James Loby
- A bold, blocky font reminiscent of the Cartoon Network logo
- Free for personal use
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Lego free font
- Legothick font by unknown author
- This font mimics the iconic Lego logo’s blocky and playful style
- Uppercase letters only
- Free for personal use
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Oreo free font
- Oreos font by Sharkshock
- Designed to resemble the famous Oreo cookie logo, with bold, rounded letters
- Free for personal use
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McDonald’s free font
- McLawsuit font by Down10
- A playful font that closely mimics the McDonald’s logo typeface
- 100% free
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Dunkin’ Donuts free font
- Debussy font by unknown author
- 100% free
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Rolling Stone free font
- Royal Acidbath font by Sharkshock
- This font channels the rebellious spirit of the Rolling Stone magazine logo
- Free for personal use
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Heineken free font
- Heineken font by unknown author
- A font that closely resembles the classic Heineken beer logo
- Free for personal use
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Canon free font
- Canon font by Pepe Legba
- A replica of the elegant and professional typeface used in the Canon logo
- Popular in photography and tech-related designs due to its connection with Canon
- 100% Free
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HBO free font
- Marbold Normal font by Thomas E. Harvey
- A bold font that resembles the HBO logo
- Free for personal use
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I love New York font
- While the original famous logo, created in 1977 by Milton Glaser uses American Typewriter, there are some free alternatives.
- One of them is Linowrite, which is free for personal use (showcased in the image above).
- Check out this article for more free alternatives (including options for both personal and commercial use): ‘I Love NY’ Font [Plus 5 Free Alternatives] kkk
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Harry Potter font
- Harry P is a free font that was created based on the famous book’s title (showcased in the image above).
- This font is free for both personal and commercial use.
- Check out this article for free Harry Potter – themed fonts: 5 Free Harry Potter Style Fonts (+ Harry P Font) kkk
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New York Times font
- Chomsky font was inspired by the NY Times masthead (showcased in the image above).
- Chomsky is free for both personal and commercial use.
- Check out this article for more free alternatives: The New York Times Style Fonts kkk
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This article offers legal free fonts for download that are similar to famous logos (please check the license specified for each font). All original logos and trademarks are the copyright of their respective brands/owners.
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