HeadlineNEWS by Albert J. Kim of Reference Type Foundry is a free heavy geometric sans serif for emphatic display work. Pointed diagonals bring bite to the otherwise blunt construction.
A newspaper masthead is its clearest role, where the dense lettering gives editorial branding an urgent voice. The same force suits campaign posters, sports merchandise, and broadcast graphics. Its solid block shapes can become a recognizable badge for a media brand.