Poor Story

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What do I do with this?

Just want to use the font? Click "Get this font on Google Fonts" to download it or add it directly to a document, design tool (like Canva or Photoshop), or your computer's font list.

Building a website? Click "Copy Font Code" to copy a short snippet, then paste it into your website's HTML (usually inside the <head> section) to use this font on your site.

Poor Story is a Korean display typeface with a hand-drawn, casual character that feels like writing done quickly with a brush or marker. The letterforms are irregular and slightly uneven, giving them an approachable, human quality rather than a polished or corporate look. It has a playful energy without being childish, sitting somewhere between informal and expressive. The strokes have personality and movement, making it stand out clearly when used at larger sizes. It works primarily for Korean text but carries a visual style that communicates informality and creative energy.

This font is a natural fit for youth-oriented branding, particularly for food and beverage brands, streetwear labels, or lifestyle products that want to signal authenticity and a handcrafted sensibility. It works well for event posters, particularly for music festivals, art shows, or pop-up markets where a loose, energetic aesthetic is appropriate. In digital contexts, it suits landing page headlines or social media graphics for brands targeting younger audiences who respond to less formal visual communication. Its strong personality means it should be used sparingly, reserved for short headlines and display text rather than body copy.

Best suited for: Event posters, youth-focused branding, social media headlines, and short display text for food, beverage, streetwear, and lifestyle brands seeking an informal, handcrafted visual identity.

Design considerations: Poor Story's single regular weight and hand-drawn irregularity make it most effective at larger display sizes where its personality reads clearly. The casual, brush-like character works best for short bursts of text rather than extended passages, requiring thoughtful restraint in layout planning.

Pairing guidance: Pair Poor Story with Noto Sans KR or Black Han Sans for supporting headlines and body text that maintains visual hierarchy while keeping the design cohesive, or choose Noto Serif KR when a more refined, traditional counterpoint to the display font's energy would strengthen the overall composition.

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Which languages does Poor Story support?

Poor Story includes 2 character sets:

• Korean: Korean Hangul
• Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Poor Story commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Poor Story is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.

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