font-rye ☆

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Type: Cask | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: font typography display open-source google-fonts vintage

Install: brew install --cask font-rye

About:
Rye is a display typeface from Google Fonts that features a rugged, hand-drawn aesthetic reminiscent of vintage western signage and letterpress printing. Its distinctive character shapes and irregular baseline give it an authentic, rustic charm while maintaining good readability. This font is ideal for projects that require a bold, nostalgic typographic voice.

Key Features:

Distinctive hand-drawn aesthetic
High readability at display sizes
Available in multiple weights
Open source license
Optimized for web and print use

Use Cases:

Vintage or rustic branding projects
Poster and headline typography
Event invitations with a western theme
Restaurant menus and signage

Alternatives:

Bungee – Similar playful, stacked aesthetic but with more verticality
Abril Fatface – High-contrast serif with vintage flair but more formal
Rockwell – Geometric slab serif offering a more structured vintage look

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