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Show HN: TitleArt – Make text like it's 1997

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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.

"Loading TitleArt…"

🕰️ The Aesthetic Shift

We are moving away from modern, flat minimalism and embracing the bold, bevelled, and bright styles of the early web.

EraDesign PhilosophyKey Element
2024Flat / MinimalistWhite Space
1997Maximalist / 3DHeavy 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: Retro Appeal=∑(Neon Colors+Drop Shadows)×Dial-up Speed−1\text{Retro Appeal} = \sum (\text{Neon Colors} + \text{Drop Shadows}) \times \text{Dial-up Speed}^{-1}Retro Appeal=∑(Neon Colors+Drop Shadows)×Dial-up Speed−1

🖼️ Visual Preview

Retro Text Example

✅ 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!