Show HN: TitleArt – Make text like it's 1997
titleart.dvy.io|363 points|69 comments|by davidbarker|Oct 26, 2026
🎨 Retro Typography: Introducing TitleArt
Experience the digital nostalgia of the late nineties with TitleArt, a tool designed to generate text that looks exactly like it was crafted in 1997.
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🕰️ The Aesthetic Shift
We are moving away from modern, flat minimalism and embracing the bold, bevelled, and bright styles of the early web.
| Era | Design Philosophy | Key Element |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Flat / Minimalist | White Space |
| 1997 | Maximalist / 3D | Heavy Gradients |
🛠️ How it Works
The process of transforming your text is simple:
💻 Technical Implementation
To achieve this look, the tool likely simulates styles similar to this CSS:
.retro-text {
color: #ff00ff;
text-shadow: 2px 2px #00ffff;
font-family: "Comic Sans MS", cursive;
font-weight: bold;
}
📐 The Nostalgia Formula
The "vibe" can be calculated using the following LaTeX expression:
🖼️ Visual Preview

✅ User Checklist
- Enter your desired text.
- Select a high-contrast gradient.
- Export for your GeoCities page.
Enjoy bringing back the glory days of the internet!