Scratchy Large

Scratchy Large is John Bloor’s free trash blackletter font, a torn-up take on gothic lettering that looks hacked from paper and brushed in thick black strokes. The letters lean on jagged edges, split tips, and ragged gaps, so the alphabet feels rough, abrupt, and a little feral rather than ceremonially medieval.

That makes it a natural pick for punk flyers, horror posters, zine covers, band logos, and rough title cards where a cleaner gothic would feel too formal. As a free font, it works best in short display settings, monograms, and cover lines, because the shredded silhouette and blunt weight do the talking fast.