Chunky Retro: A New Font for the Retro Type Lovers!

Introducing CHUNKY RETRO: A very perfectly imperfect retro style hand-drawn font.

I've always had a soft spot for retro typography. There's something about the bold shapes, playful curves, and imperfect little details of 60s and 70s lettering that makes it so much fun.

That's exactly the kind of inspiration behind Chunky Retro, my latest hand-drawn display font!

I wanted to create a typeface that felt bold, approachable, and full of character. Something that could bring a little nostalgia into a design while still feeling fresh and modern. The result is a chunky, playful font with an organic, hand-crafted feel that makes even the simplest words stand out.

Made for playful ideas

Chunky Retro is designed for projects that need a little extra personality. Its bold lettering makes it especially fun for headlines, short phrases, and designs where typography gets to take center stage.

Here are a few ways you can use it:

  • Branding & logos: Give a brand a fun, recognizable personality.

  • Packaging: Make product labels and packaging stand out on the shelf.

  • Posters & editorial: Create bold headlines and eye-catching layouts.

  • Merchandise: Perfect for T-shirts, stickers, tote bags, and other fun products.

  • Social media: Add a playful touch to graphics, announcements, and promotional content.

A little retro goes a long way

What I love about display fonts is how much personality they can bring to a design without needing much else. Pair Chunky Retro with simple typography, bold colors, or playful illustrations and you have so many possibilities.

It's a great choice for anyone who loves vintage-inspired design, playful lettering, and typography that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Ready to play?

Chunky Retro is available now! If you're a designer, creative entrepreneur, or just someone who loves collecting fun fonts, I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed making it. Visit my Shop or find it on Creative Market.

Happy creating!



Roselly Monegro

Roselly Monegro is Los Angeles based lettering artist, illustrator, and muralist. As the artist behind The Inking Rose LLC, she blends expressive hand-lettering with whimsical shapes, playful elements, and bold, saturated palettes to create art that feels vibrant, uplifting, and full of personality. Her work is fueled by themes of mental health, empowerment, resilience, and imagination, often transforming emotions into relatable messages and affirmations that are both cheeky and sincere. Guided by her sense of wonder, Roselly celebrates the beauty of everyday life, encouraging people to slow down, embrace their feelings, and discover joy in the small but meaningful moments.

Roselly thrives through meaningful collaborations and has worked with clients including Adobe, Oatly, Planned Parenthood, Coach, the LA Times, The Washington Post, the National Women’s Soccer League, LaserAway, and more. From murals and editorial illustrations to live painting events, greeting cards, and social campaigns, her work carries an unmistakable, empowering voice. Her stationery collections have also been carried by retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Ricicle Cards, Scribbler, and Liberty London. With each design, she delivers happiness, humor, and relatability with a vibrant, unapologetic edge.

When she’s not creating, Roselly is probably binging fantasy shows or true crime documentaries with a cup of jasmine green tea in hand, or hitting the road for an adventure with her Chihuahua, Pixel.

https://www.theinkingrose.com
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