Heatwave by Meg Burk is
A type foundry that tells immersive brand stories in moments.
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A hand-drawn sans-serif font for uses in western themes and beyond. It is rugged, flexible, yet maintains character and a sense of human touch or being aged by time.
Somewhere in-between Santa Fe, New Mexico and Jackson, Wyoming is a never ending spring of inspiration. Ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and stone formations elicit awe amidst the arid climate. In spite of the harsh weather, there is abundant life. Cacti swollen with water, a fleeting sight of a road runner - these are the signs of the wild west.
In my childhood I spent many a roadtrip exploring the vast landscapes of the southwestern United States, although usually pretty close to the Rocky Mountains. It is these pivotal memories that I repeatedly find myself reliving through art and design.
COWBOY was one of my first fonts...I am partial to it for its versatility and its even but imperfect characteristics.
Please enjoy an updated set of glyphs and a few new vector icons to use as you please. And if you find yourself somewhere along the rockies and the western deserts, don’t forget to take it in a little extra
View the full web experience and try the font out here.
Human flair and crisp vector points - a juxtaposition with perfect appeal.
Ceremony is a font that celebrates slow mornings, good taste in ceramics, and the ritual of perfecting a routine and enjoying the small moments within it. In every moment there is opportunity to create thoughtfulness and playfulness.
Enjoy. It's all yours.
LICENSE COVERS commercial use and desktop use for one user. The app and template upgrade is for just that - extended online use. View more info about that here.
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Heatwave By Meg Burk also does branding! View the design studio at https://www.oava.studio.
An uppercase font with a lot of character. Its thick, bold horizontal strokes pair with slightly thinner vertical strokes. This makes it feel playful, but also very sure of itself.
Welcome in to my Coffee Club! 〰️ I'm happy to see you : ) What's your go-to coffee order?
See the whole custom webpage for Carajillo.
This pack of fonts was inspired by the metal nameplates on espresso machines. I know you also love trying a new cafe - do you find yourself noticing the machines and the emblems on them? They're all different. I noticed a La Marzocco emblem in a style I had never seen before and it hit me - WOW I love these vintage logos.
Soon I was noticing the emblems everywhere. At Central Market: a Porsche Boxter. Woweee what a pretty script.
Well here we are. My interpretation of those references. I hope you find this vintage inspired script super enjoyable.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Carajillo - Vintage Script
Cappuccino - Sans Serif (5 variations)
Cowboy - Hand Sans
It comes with a super structured sans serif, Cappuccino which has a lot of variations on it because I got carried away. More vintage - inspired fun.
I find Cappuccino and its variants perfect for menu boards, leaving Carajillo to be the main character.
Enjoy using these for any brand, it's not just for coffee. But it IS for collaboration, community, inspiration, and cool experiences.
Brew in the vibes of Carajillo with Carajillo Radio by Meg Burk on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Crdk4eApKIP73RqPHC5iS?si=f2f2d4da16b54e1b
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I am also available for branding design. I specialize in fully custom brands for businesses, like coffee trailers, coffee shops, hotels, bars, and whatever else business you're opening. Reach out via my website if you'd like to learn more.
Wooo that's it, ttyl! 〰️ meg
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--- Frequently Asked Questions ---
-How to Install:
Install on desktop. For Mac, double click and tap "install". Note you cannot install this on a phone. You can upload it to Canva Pro with a desktop license.
-Who it’s for
Anyone designing for a brand that wants to stand firmly in a vintage vibe but also so clearly present in the moment.
-License and Usage information
Desktop license = personal use! Use it in branding projects to your hearts content. Each designer or client will need an additional license.
-Webfont and App license:
For use in larger application than in your design software, I ask that you select these licenses. Email me for more info! Or purchase these via Creative Market.
-Troubleshooting:
I have to be honest I am not super tech savvy. I will try my best!!
For further information reach out at howdy@bymegburk.com and follow me on IG for daily content that's random and entertaining (hopefully) @bymegburk
DISCLAIMER: AI was used for the first image of the tile wall with the Japanese paper lantern - couldn't find a location to shoot with these vibes so I just made it happen via Midjourney. AI was in no way used in the creation of the font, it was entirely made by hand from paper to Illustrator.
Ranch Water is a slimmer, more refined evolution of my popular Cowboy font. Created out of a need for a more carved, versatile style, this font retains the warmth and authenticity of the West while offering a more balanced and approachable design, complete with lowercase characters for added flexibility. Perfect for rustic, vintage, and down-to-earth projects, Ranch Water adds a touch of handcrafted charm to any brand or product label.
As always, if you use Ranch Water in your project, be sure to tag me on Instagram—I love seeing your work and am excited to share and support your creations! Thank you for your continued support!
Ranch Water draws inspiration from the bold, rugged signs of the Wild West, yet it supports multiple languages, making it as versatile as the Texas landscape itself. Whether you're branding a local roadhouse or a product with international reach, this font blends the spirit of the frontier with language support for English, Spanish, French, and German.
Photo by the Los Muertos Crew via Pexels.com.
An elevated sans with bold shapes and a jungle-inspired vibe.
For resorts, hotels, or anything you dream up, Sabal was created for logo designs - to welcome the viewer into a retreat or revival.
Includes the graphics you see in the promotional images, as well a few other extras in the font - type out "spiral" or "sun" to see some suggested alternates.
By Meg Burk also does branding! View my design studio at https://www.oava.studio.
Kiwi is a scrumptious chunky display type. It’s bubbly, friendly, confident, and somehow very, very chic.
Currently it has uppercase, lowercase, and supports English. Please request any updates as you need them.
Kiwi Photo by Sol Cravero from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/full-shot-of-cut-up-kiwi-fruits-10470468/
Somewhere in between a sans serif and a monospace typeface, Green Mango exists for type that should feel fresh, natural, & bold. Includes an italic option for emphasizing good words.
This hand crafted font (typeface, rather) was created by Meg Burk to have a playfully hand-made look for a kind of type that is usually very rigid and structured. Very gently softened corners play against the boundaries of a mono space font. Instead of being truly monospace, it reads easier and makes for an interesting type to use on packaging, branding, and social media.
$30 gets you one desktop + commercial license for one user. See add-ons below to upgrade for app, template, or web use.
This all-caps, display typeface pairs well with designs that have any sort of western or hand drawn flair. Use it on tequila labels, coffee shop menus, tee shirt designs, or whatever else your creative mind is working on! It includes punctuation, numbers, and shortened text in place of lowercase characters.
Prickly pear have captivated me as a plant with their curvy, alternating angles. The bright yellow blooms. The vibrant sour-sweet flavor of the fruit. The savory flavor of the tuna. The resilience of a desert plant to hold its own water and withstand the elements.
This font is the brainchild of the shapes and feeling that the desert landscape, sprinkled with prickly pear (and cholla!) are to me.
Enjoy.
A pair of display typefaces inspired by the chile ristras around Santa Fe, New Mexico. There is never enough chile.
A wide sans with a hint of texture.
$20 gets you one desktop + commercial license for one user. See add-ons below to upgrade for app, template, or web use.
Behind the font:
Recently I visited Tulum for the first time and had a resurgence of inspiration around typography. Not from anything I specifically saw, but just in general from the travel itself. I have come back revived and reinvigorated to keep creating and growing my business : )
I hope you enjoy this simple sans. It was a lot of fun to make.
For more information on my studio’s branding services, please visit www.oava.studio
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Covers:
One individual user (designer, freelancer, or small business owner)
Installation on one computer/laptop
Use in static designs* (logos, packaging, posters, print, social graphics) - fonts should always be outlined before sending to printers or developers.
Does not cover:
Embedding in code, apps, or any space in which the font file itself is distributed to any further end users. The font should never be live/editable by anyone aside from the license holder.
*Desktop license covers use in a logo, but if you would like a fully custom version, reach out here and I’ll work with you! www.oava.studio/contact
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Extended Digital License - Distribution, Web, App, ePub, Broadcast
Covers:
Personal use coverage, plus rights for a small internal team to use.
1-5 desktop license users
Covers creating design assets that are widely distributed through marketing campaigns.
Web embedding / hosting on one site
App embedding (use of the font in a mobile or desktop app)
ePub / digital publishing (inside ebooks or anywhere where a PDF stays live/editable)
Broadcast or TV (film, streaming graphics NOT the brand logo)
Please contact howdy@bymegburk.com for further licensing, whether that is for larger internal teams or a different end use not listed in the above.
To get an extended license, check out with the download in your cart. It will prompt for which font you are getting the license for. Select the font or font pack (big savings!) to get extended coverage for from the drop down.
*If you would like a fully custom brand, logo, package deisgn, etc, reach out here and I’ll work with you! www.oava.studio/contact
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Please email me at howdy@bymegburk.com for custom fonts and custom licensing.
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Currently I am not doing student discounts, but I do run randomized discounts quite often. Newer fonts may have a freebie trial version with just English upper and lowercase characters for free or a low price, but it is not guaranteed for every font.
Please see each font’s page for a type tester to see how a word or phrase might look in the font.
Thanks for your support!
- Meg
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Yes! I have a team now. The design studio is www.oava.studio
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Due to the nature of digital downloads, once you’ve made the purchase, you cannot return the file. Please purchase intentionally. If you have questions about a font before purchasing, please email howdy@bymegburk.com
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Inspired by my life in
- and love of - New Mexico
Magollon Ghost Town Museum - vintage map of the Sapillo Creek and surrounding area
Magollon Ghost Town Museum - vintage whiskey bottle and vintage whiskey label design
Gila Cliff Dwellings Monument, photographed in 2021
Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque (aka my first backyard)
Highway-side Ranch Sign Inspiration
Magollon Ghost Town Museum - Vintage packaging
Plaque at the Carrizozo Lava Flow in New Mexico
Magollon Ghost Town Museum
Hiking in a random unmarked canyon with my family, 2021