1 / 8About Broadway Poster Font
Broadway Poster by FontHaus is a decorative typeface that captures the authentic energy of 1920s lettering. FontHaus revived this design in 1995 from Morris Fuller Benton's original 1925 work, drawing direct inspiration from actual show card lettering specimens in "Commercial Art of Show Card Lettering," a foundational reference book from the era. It feels hand-brushed rather than computer-generated, with soft edges and genuine character throughout.
What sets this version apart are the small but purposeful details: a slanted lowercase f, an unexpectedly charming g, and an oversized R that gives the whole font its distinctive personality. These quirks come from the original concave design element that runs through the tops and bottoms of each letter, creating visual rhythm without feeling ornate or overwrought. You'll notice it stands distinctly above other Broadway digitizations on the market, looking genuinely of-the-period rather than merely referencing it.
This is the font for vintage theater posters, speakeasy menus, art deco invitation suites, and retro entertainment branding that needs to feel like it actually came from that era. Its softness keeps it approachable while the 1920s DNA keeps it grounded in its roots. Grab Broadway Poster on Creative Fabrica and start working with a typeface that understands its own history.
How to Install Broadway Poster Font
Step-by-step instructions for every platform
- 1Download the Broadway Poster font file (.ttf or .otf).
- 2Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
- 3Right-click the font file.
- 4Select "Install" to install for the current user, or "Install for all users" to make it available system-wide.
- 5Broadway Poster is now available in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, and all other apps.
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Broadway Poster Font is a decorative font that shines as a display or heading face. Pair it with a clean sans-serif or serif font for body text — the contrast creates a clear hierarchy while the two styles stay balanced and easy to read.
Broadway Poster Font
by FontHaus
Reviewed by the FontBoxDL team · Updated June 2026















