Comic Runes Font

Comic Runes is a comic font designed by Adrian Candela (2013). Its bouncy, rounded letters feel playful, like lettering from a cartoon or a comic book. It's a free download, and you can try it with your own text in the preview above first.

In the notes inside the font file, Adrian Candela describes it like this: “Comic Runes is a font by Adrian Candela, designed by Adrian Candela in 2013.”

Comic Runes Font Details

• Designer: Adrian Candela
• Year: 2013 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Comic font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Weight: Regular (400)
• Glyphs: 197
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish and German
• Kerning: Built in
• Version: 1.00
• Download: Free ZIP (10.5 KB) with one OTF file

What You Can Type With Comic Runes

You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means Comic Runes can handle full sentences, dates and prices. Common punctuation such as &, !, ? and @ is included as well. It also has the accented letters you need for Spanish and German.

Where Comic Runes Works Best

Designers usually reach for fonts like Comic Runes when they're making comic strips, speech bubbles and playful headings. Cartoon fonts are great for short, fun lines. If you place it over a busy photo, add a thick outline or a drop shadow so it stays readable.

Comic Runes Font FAQs

Is Comic Runes font free to download?

Yes, Comic Runes is a free download here (free ZIP (10.5 KB) with one OTF file), no sign-up needed. For commercial projects, read the license note on this page first, since that's set by the designer.

Who designed Comic Runes font?

Comic Runes was designed by Adrian Candela. The copyright line inside the font is dated 2013.

How do I install Comic Runes on Windows or Mac?

Unzip the download first. On Windows, right-click the font file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click it and click Install Font. The ZIP contains OTF files, which work on Windows, Mac and in every major design app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Comic Runes.

Can I use Comic Runes in Canva and Cricut?

Canva lets you upload it on Pro, Teams and other plans with font uploads (Brand Kit > Upload a font); free accounts can't upload fonts. For Cricut Design Space, install it on your computer first and it shows up under System fonts.

Does Comic Runes support accented letters?

Yes. Comic Runes includes the accented letters needed for Spanish and German, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Comic Runes?

For longer text, a rounded sans serif like Nunito keeps the friendly mood and stays easy to read.