Headline One HPLHS

Headline One HPLHS font by Andrew Leman is a free vintage sans serif font with the punchy weight of old newspaper headlines. Digitized from Toronto Star originals, it has tall, compressed letters, inky edges, and a slightly rough finish that feels pulled straight from a clattering press. The tight spacing and blocky forms grab attention fast, making even short words land with a thud of drama.

Using Headline One HPLHS, you can channel early‑20th‑century grit in horror posters, pulp book covers, retro newspaper mastheads, podcast artwork, zines, and event flyers. This free font shines when you set it big and bold, then pair it with a clean, neutral text sans to carry longer copy underneath.