This vibrant typeface is inspired by your childhood hamster

If you're on the hunt for a new font full of charm that will make you go "aw", I think I've found the perfect match. It is said that inspiration can come from anywhere – and this new typeface is inspired by your childhood hamster.

Designed by Joe Stitzlein, Hamster is a colourful and quirky typeface bursting with charm and I can't get enough of it. From vibrants pastels to a charming rounded shape, it feels incredibly nostalgic and child-like (in the best way possible). Looking for other fun fonts for your creative projects? Check out the best free fonts for some more inspiration.

But why is the typeface called Hamster? If you owned a one when you were younger (a hamster, not a typeface), you probably remember those vibrant neon plastic cages that housed your tiny fuzzy friend. These cages are the inspiration for the fonts colourful shade pairings, and the rounded edges and two-tone colouration is also meant to be reminiscent of a hamster's chubby cheeks and fur – overall, the whole font is incredibly charming.

And the charm doesn't just end with the font itself. After clicking onto the website, I was greeted with the most adorable web design I've ever seen that is oozing with pastel colours and varied text samples. Best of all, my cursor was transformed into a tiny little hamster. 

From adjusting line weight to personalised colour pairings, Hamster is highly customisable and has a large scope of creative possibilities that make it perfect for for anyone on the hunt for a quirky typeface. You can try it out for free today with a trial and it is available to purchase on Fontwerk for commercial use.From adjusting line weight to personalised colour pairings, Hamster is highly customisable and has a large scope of creative possibilities that make it perfect for for anyone on the hunt for a quirky typeface. You can try it out for free today with a trial and it is available to purchase on Fontwerk for commercial use.

Looking to design your own unique typeface? Check out our guide to Font design: 17 brilliant tips to create your own typeface.

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