Tipi Archaic Font
Tipi Archaic is a highly unique, decorative display typeface designed by the German typographer Thomas Mettendorf and released through his studio, Schmalfett. Initially created in 1998 using a strict geometric layout grid, the design took an accidental turn—resulting in a distinct, tribal visual identity rather than a standard mechanical aesthetic.
Tipi Archaic Font Preview
Free ZIP · 10 font files · Free for Personal Use
Tipi Archaic
All 10 styles in this font
Tipi Archaic Character Map
Uppercase
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Lowercase
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Numbers
0123456789
Punctuation
!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;=?@[\]`
Accented letters
ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜßàáâãäåçèéêëìíîïñòóôõöùúûüÿıŁłŒœŠšŸ
Greek
π
Other characters
¡¢£¥¨©«®¯°±´µ·¸º»¿ˆˇ˘˙˚˛˜˝–—‘’‚“”„•…‹›€™∂∏∑−∞∫≠≤≥
Is Tipi Archaic free for commercial use?
Free for Personal Use No. Tipi Archaic is free for personal use. The font file does not give permission for commercial use, so for logos, products or client work, get a commercial license from the designer first. Visit the designer
Tipi Archaic is a techno font designed by Thomas Mettendorf and published by Schmalfett. Squared-off, geometric letters give it a digital, high-tech feel. You get ten styles in one free ZIP, and the preview above lets you test each one before you download.
Tipi Archaic Font Details
- Designer: Thomas Mettendorf
- Publisher: Schmalfett
- Category: Techno font
- Font styles: 10 (Archaic, Archaic Inline, Electric, Electric Display, Electric Inline, Organic, Organic Inline, Slanted Electric, Slanted Electric Display and Slanted Electric Inline)
- Glyphs: 202 in the Archaic style
- Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
- Version: 1.00
- Download: Free ZIP with ten font files
What You Can Type With Tipi Archaic
You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means Tipi Archaic can handle full sentences, dates and prices. Everyday marks like &, !, ? and @ are there too. Thanks to its accented letters, it also works for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, not just English.
Where Tipi Archaic Works Best
Tipi Archaic is a natural fit for gaming logos, tech branding and futuristic posters. Try it on a dark background with a bright accent color for a sharp, modern look. Because the family has more than one style, you can mix them in a single design for headings, subheadings and highlights.
Tipi Archaic Font FAQs
Is Tipi Archaic font free to download?
Yes. You can download Tipi Archaic for free from this page as a ZIP file with ten font files. Free to download doesn't always mean free for business use, so check the license section on this page before you use it in anything you sell.
How do I install Tipi Archaic on Windows or Mac?
Extract the ZIP file, then open the font file inside it. Click Install on Windows or Install Font on a Mac. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Tipi Archaic.
Can I use Tipi Archaic in Canva?
Yes, if you have Canva Pro, Teams or another plan that allows font uploads. Go to Brand Kit, choose Upload a font, and pick the .ttf or .otf file from the ZIP. Free Canva accounts can't upload fonts.
Does Tipi Archaic work in Word, Photoshop and Cricut Design Space?
Yes. Once Tipi Archaic is installed on your computer, it shows up in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cricut Design Space and most other desktop apps, right alongside your other fonts. If you don't see it, restart the app.
Does Tipi Archaic support accented letters?
Yes. Tipi Archaic includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.
What fonts pair well with Tipi Archaic?
A simple sans serif like Roboto keeps longer text easy to read next to it.