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Step aboard the Kirsty Expressa typeface that chugs along the tracks of history while steaming full speed into the future. This isn’t just a font; it’s a time machine disguised as letterforms, whisking you back to the golden age of railroads with every curve and angle.

Kirsty’s DNA is steeped in the robust, no-nonsense lettering of 19th-century locomotives. Its sharp, Latin-serif design and distinctive octagonal shape evoke the grit and glory of vintage railroad signage, reimagined for the modern era. Released in 2000, Kirsty quickly became the go-to typeface for designers looking to infuse their work with a dash of industrial romance. But Kirsty isn’t content to simply mimic the past. It’s a masterful blend of nostalgia and innovation, equally at home in steampunk fantasies and dieselpunk dystopias. Picture it adorning the side of a brass-plated airship, or gracing the control panel of an alternate-history war machine. Kirsty doesn’t just complement these aestheticsit amplifies them, adding an extra layer of authenticity to any retro-futuristic design.

Now boasting a proper lowercase, five weights, and obliques, Kirsty is more versatile than a Swiss Army knife. Its sleek, angular lines command attention in headlines and logos, while the small caps add a touch of Victorian elegance to body text. Just remember, not all languages support small caps, so check the glyph set before you start designing your next steam-powered novel. Kirsty’s linguistic reach is as expansive as a transcontinental railway. It supports most Latin-based European languages, ventures into the Cyrillic territories, explores the Greek isles, and even makes a stop in Vietnam. From the fjords of Norway to the steppes of Kazakhstan, Kirsty speaks the language of your audience with industrial-strength clarity.

Ready to coal-fire your designs with some vintage vigor? All aboard the Kirsty Express. Whether you’re crafting a Neo-Victorian brand identity or designing signage for an imaginary diesel-punk metropolis, Kirsty delivers your message with the power and precision of a well-oiled locomotive.

These fonts include a license that allows free commercial use: sometimes referred to as a desktop license. This allows you to install the fonts on a computer and use them to create posters, web graphics, game graphics, t-shirts, videos, signs, logos and more. Read the license agreement for details. If you’d like to embed these fonts in an app, on the web or anything that’s not covered by the desktop license agreement, visit the link below. You’ll find distributors who offer several types of licenses, or you can contact me for help.
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