Charterwell No2

Charterwell No2 font by PJL is a free medieval gothic font that looks like it’s been carved straight out of an old woodcut. The letters are tall, narrow, and bristling with sharp angles, while the inky cross‑hatching inside each stroke gives a gritty, hand-engraved texture. It feels dark, ceremonial, and a little rebellious, like something you’d find on a crumbling cathedral door or a vintage metal record sleeve.

This free font shines on fantasy book covers, RPG or LARP branding, band logos, renaissance fair posters, tattoo flash sheets, and moody YouTube thumbnails. Using Charterwell No2 at larger sizes lets that scratchy shading really show, while pairing it with a plain, modern sans serif for small supporting text keeps everything readable and striking.