Nominal Thumbnail Font

Nominal is a bold display font made specifically for thumbnail design. The letterforms are heavy and tightly spaced, so titles read clearly even when the thumbnail is scaled down to a phone screen. It works best for short, punchy words and numbers. The font ships as a standard TTF file, which means it installs on Windows and macOS and works in almost every design and editing app. Use it for YouTube thumbnails, Twitch panels, social posts, and video title cards where you need instant visual weight. Because it is a single weight, pair it with a lighter sans serif for secondary text. Add a stroke or drop shadow to separate it from busy backgrounds, and keep titles to 2–4 words for the strongest result.

How to use this resource

Install the TTF by double-clicking it and choosing Install, then restart your design app. In Photoshop, Canva, or After Effects, select Nominal from the font menu and type your thumbnail title. Add a stroke or shadow to keep it readable over busy backgrounds.