Drowning Monkey

Drowning Monkey font by Claes Kallarsson is a free groovy display typeface with chunky, rounded strokes that feel like soft vinyl lettering pressed onto the page. Its tall arches and button-like counters give every word a bouncy, cartoon swagger—bold, friendly, and a little weird in the best way.

Using Drowning Monkey on posters, album covers, festival flyers, skate stickers, toy packaging, café signage, T‑shirts, or punchy YouTube thumbnails keeps the tone playful and loud without getting messy. This free font reads best at larger sizes; pair it with a clean geometric sans for body text to keep the groove crisp.