Gothicum

Gothicum font by Claes Kallarsson is a free modern gothic typeface. Its tall, narrow letters feel like ironwork-rigid verticals capped with cross-shaped arms and dagger-like feet that look carved rather than drawn. The rhythm is tight and monolithic, giving words a liturgical weight while still reading cleanly at a glance.

Using Gothicum, you get a dramatic, ritual-like voice that works beautifully for metal and punk band logos, dark fashion branding, game titles, occult or horror book covers, posters, and album art. This free font holds up best in larger sizes; pair it with a plain grotesque sans for body copy to let Gothicum handle the mood while the companion typeface stays out of the way.