TAN – DAISY is a retro display face from TanType, released in September 2021 and still one of the studio’s most recognisable designs. It is bold, thick and unapologetically seventies — rounded terminals, tight counters, letterforms that swell to fill their space. Quirky and groovy is exactly the intent, and it is a font that does one job extremely well rather than trying to be flexible.
What you get
The download is a single weight supplied as OTF and TTF, around 494 KB in total. There is no light or condensed companion — TAN – DAISY is a one-cut display face, which is worth knowing if you were hoping to build a whole type system around it. For headline work that is not a limitation; for anything needing hierarchy you will be pairing it with something else.
Licence and price
TAN – DAISY is a commercial font with no free version. The desktop licence is listed at $17 on Creative Market at the time of writing. TanType is one of the more prolific display foundries on the platform, and their licensing follows the standard Creative Market tiers: the desktop licence covers print and static design, while webfont, e-pub and app use are sold as separate licences.
Where it works — and where it does not
Thick retro display faces earn their keep on posters, record sleeves, social media graphics, streetwear and any branding aiming at a seventies or nineties revival mood. Set it large; the charm is in the shapes, and the shapes disappear below about 24px where the tight counters start to fill in. It is a poor choice for body copy, for long headlines, and for anything that needs to feel neutral or corporate — this is a font with a strong accent, and it will speak louder than your copy if you let it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAN – DAISY font free to download?
No. TAN – DAISY is a commercial release from TanType and there is no free version. The desktop licence is listed at $17 on Creative Market at the time of writing.
How many weights does TAN – DAISY have?
One. It is a single-cut display typeface supplied as OTF and TTF, around 494 KB in total. There is no light, bold or condensed companion, so any hierarchy in your layout needs to come from a second font.
What is TAN – DAISY best used for?
Posters, social media graphics, record sleeves, streetwear and retro-leaning branding, set at display size. It is not suitable for body text or small sizes, where the tight counters begin to close up.
