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  1. P22 Klauss Kursiv by IHOF, $29.95
    P22 Klauss Kursiv is the first ever digital revival and expansion of the last face Karl Klauß designed for the Genzsch & Heyse foundry in Stuttgart before he died in 1956. Karl Klauß’s classical training in the graphic arts gave him solid chops to use as a springboard for design ideas that remained relevant among the countless trends fleeting around the turmoil of two world wars. By the mid-1950s, a kind of ornamental deco aesthetic was well on its way into mainstream design in post-war Europe, and demand was high for unique, lively and non-minimal ad faces. Klauß, a reliable designer with a proven track record of calligraphic faces, pushed the envelope on his own calligraphy and designed something that packages elegance in a boldness seldom seen before in luxury scripts. Quite a bit of talent is on display in Klauss Kursiv. In spite of the restraint this kind of design imposes on itself almost by default, the interplay between thick and thin never seems forced or challenging. Clear, natural strokes build a compact alphabet that demonstrates the wrist control of a veteran calligrapher. Creative nib angling segues into very clever start-and-stop constructs to make attractive forms that work quite well together, yet stand well to individual scrutiny. P22 Klauss Kursiv comes with a load of built-in alternates and ligatures in a font of over 470 glyphs, providing extended support for Latin languages.
  2. Planetype by CozyFonts, $20.00
    The Planetype Font Family is Modern. It has 6 Font Styles: X-Light, Light, Medium, Inline, Bold, & X-Bold. Each style has a consistent weight with a square serif of equal weight to its vertical and horizontal strokes. Planetype™ for short or Planet-Type font styles all have extremely clean edges and are sharply defined. There is a standard kerning applied, however evenly letter-spacing these family members give a distinct personality and continues to command the negative space just as in tight kerned examples. The compatible relationship of these font family members, weight to weight, and X-Light to X-Bold is seamless and the overall design coloring of words and sentences is well balanced and extremely legible. The Planetype Family fonts are matching members glyph to glyph. This family works in modern, contemporary and vintage settings. The Planetype Medium matches the outer weight of Planetype Inline. Their are several unique Glyphs that set the character of this family, such as: Caps B, M, Q, R, X and Lower Case a, e, k, r, z to begin with. The numerals and dingbats also have several unique glyphs that flow with the family Style in every matching weight. These characteristics lend well in designing logos, brands, and even monograms. Starting with Planetype X-Light the designer has a command of the clean lines yet expressing Modernism and a touch of Architectural structure. Planetype Medium & Planetype Inline are a dynamic duo giving a positive/negative readability.
  3. Qene G by Balibilly Design, $21.44
    Say hello to Qene-G Typeface, Qene-G is based on a problem that often occurs when I design, which is to combining typefaces in typographic art. I am pretty sure you also in this problem, so Qene-G Typeface comes to solve the problem. Qene-G is a complete package consisting of serif fonts and signature scripts. A careful approach makes this font give a luxurious and elegant taste to your project. Smooth curves, some flowy terminals, and flirty tails will make your project looks unique. The handmade signature combination emphasizes the style that you create in the natural beauty atmosphere. Qene-G consists of 5 families, they are Qene-G-Regular, Qene-G-Regular Italic, Qene-G-Outline, Qene-G-Outline Italic, and Qene-G-Script. You will get all caps letters with 2 styles that you can access via uppercase and lowercase buttons, charming script fonts, and tons of ligatures and stylistic alternates. Complete with Unicode and PUA which allows you to access all features without graphic design software. Your project will travel around the world with 131 languages ​​of this font. Qene-G is a strikingly versatile font, It is a bold choice for branding projects, fashion magazine imagery, social media text overlays, posters, website headers, and more. Let's start creating stand out designs with this font. We are pleased to tell you about our newest product made with totality, please CLICK HERE
  4. Amantea Script by Create Big Supply, $25.00
    Experience the enchanting allure of Amantea Script, a stunning and delicate font that embodies elegance and grace in every stroke. With its thin and flowing style, this script font captures the essence of sophistication, making it the perfect choice for a wide range of design projects. Amantea Script is a true gem for those seeking to create captivating wedding invitations that leave a lasting impression. Its intricate and graceful curves evoke a sense of romance and beauty, adding a touch of magic to any special occasion. The versatility of this font extends beyond weddings, as it effortlessly enhances stationary art, creating stunning pieces that exude refinement and style. In the realm of digital design, Amantea Script shines on social media platforms, effortlessly captivating audiences with its captivating charm. Whether it's engaging posts, inspiring quotes, or eye-catching advertisements, this font adds an element of sophistication and allure that commands attention. With its extensive language support, Amantea Script opens up a world of possibilities. From English to Spanish, French to German, and beyond, you can seamlessly incorporate this font into your projects, ensuring that your message reaches a global audience. Amantea Script comes complete with a wide range of features, including alternate characters and ligatures, allowing you to create unique and personalized designs. The font is PUA encoded, providing easy access to a plethora of stunning glyphs that add depth and flair to your creations.
  5. Storyville by Canada Type, $29.95
    This is the redrawn and expanded version of an alphabet Rebecca Alaccari made back in 2009 as a bespoke font for a tourism agency looking to recapture the appeal of New Orleans after the hurricane Katrina disaster robbed it of its core industries. The brief back then was to "revive the unique spirit of what always made Nola great for new adults, which is the excellent combination of history, romance, food and music." No word of a lie, the brief actually contained "new adults." Storyville contains two interchangeable sets of forms drawn in the doodly, loose and organic way now conspicuously popular with today's young designers, almost every one of whom thinks they will get to design something for a boutique coffee bar somewhere. Well, this whole thing perhaps means freedom, youth, fun, happiness, good stuff like that. But just in case, a little caution doesn't hurt: Use this font only if you know what you're doing. We don't want to go back to the 1990s. Please. We were nearly done for by that exposure the first time around. The ligatures feature in this font does some pseudo-randomization, so the forms in doubled letters don't repeat. Serious fun can be had by also applying the stylistic alternates feature, or picking a letter in the middle of a setting and disabling the ligatures feature. Or various sequences of all that. If you don't like any of that stuff, just forget about it. Uh, wutever.
  6. Starlit Neon by Ditatype, $29.00
    Starlit Neon is a delightful display font that combines the elegance of rounded letterforms with the captivating allure of neon lights. With its bold uppercase characters and unique design, this typeface adds a touch of playfulness and charm to your projects. The defining feature of Starlit Neon lies in its rounded letterforms, which exude a sense of softness and approachability. Each letter is meticulously crafted with smooth curves, creating a harmonious and pleasing aesthetic. The rounded shapes give the font a friendly and welcoming appearance, while the neon style adds a touch of excitement and vibrancy. Inspired by the mesmerizing glow of neon signs, Starlit Neon infuses a sense of enchantment and allure into each character. The font captures the captivating charm of neon lights, casting a radiant glow that evokes a magical atmosphere. In some letters, you'll find additional subtle accent lines, which enhance the overall composition with a touch of sophistication. The uppercase letterforms of Starlit Neon are bold and assertive, commanding attention with their rounded shapes. Each letter of Starlit Neon is thoughtfully crafted to strike a balance between rounded shapes and legibility. The uppercase characters are distinct and easily recognizable, ensuring your message remains clear and impactful. The additional subtle accent lines in select letters add an extra touch of visual interest, elevating the font's overall composition. Find out more ways to use this font by taking a look at the font preview. Features: Alternates Multilingual Supports PUA Encoded Numerals and Punctuations Starlit Neon perfect for designs like headlines, logos, and eye-catching titles that seek to make a bold statement with a touch of whimsy. Whether you're creating posters, branding materials, digital artwork, or anything in between, this font will infuse your projects with a sense of joy and uniqueness. It particularly shines in applications related to entertainment, children's products, beauty, and lifestyle themes. Find out more ways to use this font by taking a look at the font preview. Thanks for purchasing our fonts. Hopefully, you have a great time using our font. Feel free to contact us anytime for further information or when you have trouble with the font. Thanks a lot and happy designing.
  7. Lisbeth by TypeTogether, $39.00
    Louisa Fröhlich’s Lisbeth is the charming all-italic trailblazer that handles branding and text with internal vividness. With no roman style, it’s an italic-only family whose creation was guided by imagination instead of restrictive writing tools. Some type families aren’t sure what they want. Lisbeth proceeds with the utmost confidence on its own terms — it’s a feisty three-dimensional thespian amidst the cast of strait-laced characters you’re used to. With branding and magazine usage in mind, Lisbeth addresses the distinct challenges of text and display in a characterful way. The curves of the text weights show a soft angularity, emphasising the handwritten quality and the subtle twist inside the letters. The stroke’s carefully balanced contrast is more pronounced in the vibrant heavier weights but almost absent in the graceful structure of the thin weight. The angle of the letters is almost upright and the x-height is relatively large, so longer texts can be read comfortably and without effort. Lisbeth is slightly condensed and so uses a smaller area to efficiently impart much information. So if a type design can be thought of as the clothing letters wear, then Lisbeth is an energetic, freely flowing stroke wrapped around practical and efficient letter proportions. Another highlight of the family is the quirky high-contrast display style, easily catching every eye. The design concept of the twisted stroke shows at the extreme here and makes the letters dance a little on the page. Even though the shapes behave wildly, every letter is carefully balanced in itself so that the rhythmic repetition of the lettershapes results in an even and harmonic total picture. Lisbeth’s five text weights (from thin to bold) perform excellently in text settings, and its funky display style amps up the internal shimmer within each glyph. It supports numerous languages (Latin-A extended) and comes with ligatures and contextual alternates to produce beautiful typography. The character set contains proportional lining and oldstyle figures, tabular figures, subscripts, superscripts, and fractions. The complete Lisbeth family, along with our entire catalogue, has been optimised for today’s varied screen uses.
  8. Connected Neon by Ditatype, $29.00
    Connected Neon is a mesmerizing display font that encapsulates the vibrant glow of neon lights, fusing it with a unique twist of connected letterforms. With its bold and uppercases design, this typeface commands attention, drawing the viewer into a captivating visual experience. The defining feature of Connected Neon lies in its elegant lines that seamlessly connect each letter, creating a unified and harmonious composition. These delicate lines flow effortlessly from one character to the next, accentuating the connectivity between them. As a result, the letters appear to dance with an electric energy, forming an enchanting tapestry of illuminated artistry. The neon-inspired style of Connected Neon is a nod to the retro-futuristic aesthetics of the 80s, reminiscent of the vibrant signage that adorned the bustling city streets. The font's luminous glow radiates with an otherworldly aura, casting a vivid hue that is both nostalgic and contemporary, evoking a sense of vibrant energy and modernity. Each character in Connected Neon has been meticulously crafted to strike the perfect balance between legibility and decorative flair. The bold letterforms boast a sleek, sans-serif design, ensuring clarity even in the midst of the dynamic interplay of lines. The seamless connections between letters create a sense of continuity and fluidity, enhancing the visual appeal without compromising readability. Enjoy the various features available in this font. Features: Multilingual Supports PUA Encoded Numerals and Punctuations Connected Neon is ideal for a range of creative projects that demand a touch of charismatic flair. From eye-catching headlines on posters and advertisements to striking branding elements, this font adds a touch of electrifying allure to any design. Whether you're designing a captivating logo, crafting an attention-grabbing title, or bringing a digital artwork to life, Connected Neon will effortlessly infuse your creations with a radiant glow and a sense of interconnectedness. Find out more ways to use this font by taking a look at the font preview. Thanks for purchasing our fonts. Hopefully, you have a great time using our font. Feel free to contact us anytime for further information or when you have trouble with the font. Thanks a lot and happy designing.
  9. The "Argor Priht Scaqh" font is a distinctive creation by the talented Jean-Pierre Mallaroni. This font stands out for its enchanting blend of medieval inspiration and modern flair, making it particu...
  10. "American Participants" by Ray Larabie is a striking font that embodies a dynamic blend of classic Americana with a modern twist. Created by the renowned Canadian typographer, this font is characteri...
  11. Alright, picture this: Smiley Font isn't just a font; it's like a burst of happiness captured in typographic form. Imagine every letter you type infusing a little sprinkle of joy into your text, embo...
  12. The NoRefunds font, crafted by the astute and ever-creative Christoph Mueller, stands as a distinctive typographic creation that embodies a perfect blend of retro charm and modern finesse. This font ...
  13. Manfred Klein's "Fatsans" is a visually intriguing and robust font that embodies simplicity with a playful twist, emerging from the creative prowess of the renowned font designer. As of my last updat...
  14. As of my last update in April 2023, the font named Sagan isn't a universally recognized standard typeface like Times New Roman or Arial. However, given the naming convention, it's possible to imagine...
  15. As of my last update in early 2023, Rosetta Tones isn't recognized as a widely known or established font, but let’s imagine what it could be, drawing from its evocative name that hints at a blend of ...
  16. Alright, let's dive into the world of Iconian Fonts and talk about one of their creations, the Postmaster font. Imagine for a moment venturing into a realm where the past and the future collide, brin...
  17. The Rivanna font, crafted by the talented Nick Curtis, is a unique amalgamation of historical elegance and contemporary flair, making it a standout addition to any typographic collection. Named presu...
  18. As of my last update in early 2023, the Avocado font by Peter Wiegel stands out as a distinctive creation within the realm of typography, reflecting both elegance and versatility. It is important to ...
  19. As of my last update, An Creon is not a widely recognized or standard font in popular typographic resources. However, in envisioning what An Creon might be like, let's create an illustrative descript...
  20. As of my last update in April 2023, "Improvisation" as a specific font may not be widely recognized under that name in the vast landscape of typography. However, let's create an imaginative descripti...
  21. As of my last update in April 2023, the "Flower_Font" does not refer to a specific, widely recognized typeface within the vast catalog of digital fonts. However, the concept of a flower font or any a...
  22. As of my last update in April 2023, the FC Basic Font doesn't stand out as a widely recognized typeface within the vast landscape of typography. However, based on the name 'FC Basic Font,' I can offe...
  23. Once upon a time in a design universe far, far away, there was a font named NHL Atlanta, skating across pages with the grace of a hockey player navigating through opponents on the ice. This font, muc...
  24. The Augustus Beveled font, crafted by Intellecta Design, is a distinct typeface that instantly captures attention with its unique characteristics and historical aura. This font is a celebration of Ro...
  25. The Kremlin Emperor font designed by Bolt Cutter Design is an evocative and regal typeface that seamlessly bridges the gap between historical richness and contemporary flair. This font is not just a ...
  26. As of my last update in April 2023, SERIESB is not a widely recognized or standard typeface within the vast library of fonts available to designers and typographers. This suggests that SERIESB might ...
  27. As of my last update, the "British Outline Majuscules" isn't a universally recognized or widely used font name in the vast world of typography. However, given the descriptive nature of the name, we c...
  28. As of my last update in April 2023, the font Tristan might not be widely recognized under this specific name in mainstream font repositories or among popular typefaces. However, let's imagine a font ...
  29. Jurassic is not a specific font identified within standard typographic resources or widely known font libraries as of my last update. However, the concept of a "Jurassic" font would typically evoke t...
  30. I'm sorry, but it seems there might be a bit of confusion regarding the existence of a font named "Wooden Log" by Tokokoo. As of my last update, I don't have information on a font by that specific na...
  31. Ah, the Action Man font by Iconian Fonts, you say? Let's dive into its charismatic and spirited design that seems to leap off the page! Created with a nod to adventurous spirits and dynamic energy,...
  32. Ah, PonsonbyNF by the illustrious Nick Curtis, a font that captures the essence of a bygone era with a modern twist. Picture this: an adventurous soul from the early 20th century, sporting a dapper m...
  33. Wolf's Bane Expanded Italic by Iconian Fonts is not just a font; it's a voyage into the realm of the extraordinary and the distinctive, a perfect blend of the menacing and the elegant. As suggested b...
  34. The 5 Fingered Goth SWTrial font by Astigmatic One Eye stands out as a unique and captivating typeface that carries an unmistakable gothic charm. Crafted by the intriguingly named Astigmatic One Eye ...
  35. Auberge Script by Sudtipos, $79.00
    It took me a long time, but I think I now understand why people of my generation and older feel the need to frame current events in an historical context or precedents, while most of the young couldn't care less about what happened ten years ago, let alone centuries back. After living for a few decades, you get to a point when time seems to be moving quite fast, and it’s humbling to see that your entire existence so far can be summed up in a paragraph or two which may or may not be useful to whoever ends up reading the stuff anyhow. I suppose one way to cope with the serenity of aging is trying to convince yourself that your life and work are really an extension of millenia of a species striving to accept, adapt to, and improve the human condition through advancing the many facets of civilization -- basically making things more understandable and comfortable for ourselves and each other while we go about doing whatever it is we are trying to do. And when you do finally convince yourself of that, history becomes a source of much solace and even a little premonition, so you end up spending more time there. Going far back into the history of what I do, one can easily see that for the most part it was ruled by the quill. Western civilization’s writing was done with quill pens for more than thirteen centuries and with newer instruments for about two. By the mid-18th century, the height of the quill experience, various calligraphy techniques could be discerned and writing styles were arranged in distinct categories. There are many old books that showcase the history of it all. I recommend looking at some whenever the urge comes calling and you have to get away from backlit worlds. Multiple sources usually help me get a better perspective on the range of a specific script genre, so many books served as reference to this quill font of mine. Late 17th century French and Spanish professional calligraphy guides were great aides in understanding the ornamental scope of what the scribes were doing back then. The French books, with their showings of the Ronde, Bâtarde and Coulée alphabets, were the ones I referenced the most. So I decided to name the font Auberge, a French word for hotel or inn, because I really felt like a guest in different French locales (and times) when I going through all that stuff. Because it is multi-sourced, Auberge does not strictly fit in a distinct quill pen category. Instead, it shows strong hints of both Bâtarde and Coulée alphabets. And like most of my fonts, it is an exercise in going overboard with alternates, swashes, and ornamental devices. Having worked with it for a while, I find it most suitable for display calligraphic setting in general, but it works especially well for things like wine labels and event invitations. It also shines in the original quill pen application purpose, which of course was stationery. Also, as it just occurred to me, if you find yourself in a situation where you have to describe your entire life in 50 words or less, you may as well make it look good and swashy, so Auberge would probably be a good fit there as well. This is one quill script that no large bird had to die for. A few technical notes The Auberge Script Pro version includes 1800 glyphs, everything is included there. Also latin language support. We recommend you to use the latest design application to have full access to alternates, swashes, small caps, ornaments, etc. The images from the gallery uses this version. For better results use the fonts with “liga” feature on. Awards During 2014 the early develop of Auberge Script was chosen to be part of Tipos Latinos, the most important type exhibition in South America.
  36. Dever by insigne, $24.00
    Dever’s brute, industrial lines are rounded up in this new typeface from Jeremy Dooley. Dever combines plenty of inspirations. It’s the flair of the Wild West melded with a shout out to the sign painters and package lettering artists of the 1800s. Dever’s big, bold, and handy frame moves through all three of the family’s strapping members. First is the sans. No doubts on what this brother’s like. Dever Sans is as straight-forward as you’ll find in this family with its four separate weights and numerous distressed options. The second of the kin’s a bit of half-breed, you might say. Pointed serifs bring a sharpness to this outfit. Rounding out the family is Dever Wedge, a bit of wild rodeo all its own. This poke’s a quick draw with any of its 107 font, and with it’s auto-replacing alternates, no two repeating characters are alike. You’re guaranteed a great show anytime Dever leaves the chute. The route to Dever was long, with many a switchback. The Wedge variant was designed first, shelved, then developed into Plathorn. But I wanted to return to those brutish forms and decided to round out the family with a sans, serif and plenty of other options. Any of the Dever family have an extended character set including Central and Eastern European languages. The strong faces have specially adapted sub-families, too, so they’re bound and determined to have an outstanding impact at whatever size you use ‘em. It’s a hard ride ahead corralling all those words. Be sure and add these able-bodied boys to your posse today!
  37. Moyenage by Storm Type Foundry, $55.00
    Blackletter typefaces follow certain fixed rules, both in respect to their forms and to the orthography. Possibly, they were a reaction to the half-developed Carolingian minuscule which was soon to end in the Latin script. Narrow, ordered script was to replace the round, hesitant and shattered shapes of letters in order to simplify writing, to unify the meaning of individual letters, and to save some parchment, too. Opposed to the practice common in monasterial scriptoriums where Uncial, Irish and Carolingian inspiration flew freely and as a result, the styles of writing differed in each monastery, the blackletter type was to define one, common standard. It was to express spiritual verticality, in perfect tune with the architecture of the Gothic era. Typography became an integral part of the overall style of the period. The pointed arch and the blackletter type were the vanguard of the spectacular transformation from the Middle Ages towards the modern era, they were a celebration of a time when works of art were not signed by their makers yet. Some unfortunate souls keep linking blackletter solely with Germany and the Third Reich, while the truth is that its direct predecessor, the Gothic minuscule, evolved mostly in France. Even Hitler himself indicated blackletter type obsolete in the age of steel, iron and concrete – thus making a significant contribution to the spreading of the Latin script in Germany. Once we leave our prejudice aside, we find that the shapes of blackletter type have exceptional potential, unheard of in sans-serif letterforms. The lower case letters fit into an imaginary rectangle which is easily extended both upwards and sideways. In its scope and in the name itself, the Moyenage type family project is to celebrate the diversity of the Middle Ages. I begun realizing the urge to design my own blackletter when visiting the beer gardens of Munich and while walking through the villages of rural Austria. The letters from the notice boards of inns are scented with spring air, with the flowers of cudweed, with white sausage and weissbier. The crooked calligraphic hooks and beaks seem to imitate the hearty yodeling of local drinkers and the rustle of the giant skirts of girls who distribute the giant wreaths of beer jugs. Moyenage is, however, a modern replica of blackletter, so it contains some otherwise unacceptable Latin script elements in upper case. I chose these keeping the modern reader in mind, striving for better legibility. The font is drawn as if written with a flat pen or brush, and with the ambition to, perhaps, serve as a calligraphic model. In medium width, the face is surprisingly well legible; it is perfect for menus as well as posters and CD covers for some of the heavier kinds of music. It has five types of numerals and also a set of Cyrillic script, symbolising the lovelorn union of Germans and Russians in the 20th century. Thus, it is well suited for the setting of bilingual texts of the German classic literature, which, according to the ancient rules, must not be set in Latin script.
  38. Neue Haas Unica Paneuropean by Linotype, $65.00
    Neue Haas Unica by Toshi Omagari: The original purpose behind the creation of the typeface Haas Unica was to provide a sympathetic update of Helvetica. But now the font designer Toshi Omagari has decided to make this typeface his own and has thus significantly supplemented and extended it. In the late 1970s, at the same time at which hot metal typesetting was being replaced by phototypesetting, the Haas Type Foundry commissioned a group of specialists known as "Team '77" consists of Andre Gurtler, Christian Mengelt and Erich Gschwind to adapt Max Miedinger's font The characters of Haas Unica are somewhat narrower than those of Helvetica so that the larger bowls, such as those of the "b" and "d", appear more delicate and have a slightly more pleasing effect. In general, the spacing of Haas Unica was increased to provide for improved kerning and thus enhance the legibility of the typeface in smaller point sizes. Major changes were made to the lowercase "a", in that the curve of the upper bowl became rounder and its spur was eliminated. The form of the "k" was additionally modified to remove the offset leg so that both diagonals originate from the main stem. The outstroke of the uppercase "J" was also significantly curtailed. In addition to many minor alterations, such as to the length of the horizontal bars of the "E", "F" and "G" and to the angle of the tail of the "Q", the leg of the "R" was extended and made more diagonal. In the case of the numerals, the upper curve of the "2" was reduced and the lower loops of the "5" and "6" were correspondingly adapted. The sweep of the diagonal of the "7" was also reduced. Several decades later, Toshi Omagari returned to the original sketches with the objective of reinvigorating this almost totally forgotten typeface. First, however, he needed to revise the drafts prepared by Team '77 to adapt them for digital typesetting. So Omagari carefully adjusted the proportions of the glyphs, achieving a more uniform overall effect across all line weights and removed details that had become redundant for contemporary typefaces. It was also apparent from the old drafts that it had been the case that the original plan was to create more than the four weights that were published. Omagari has added five additional styles, giving his Neue Haas Unica? a total of nine weights, from Ultra Light to Extra Black. He has also greatly extended the range of glyphs. Providing as it does typographic support for Central and European languages, Greek and Cyrillic texts, Neue Haas Unica is now ready to be used for major international projects. In addition, it has been supplied with small caps and various sets of numerals. With its resolute clarity and excellent typographic support, Neue Haas Unica is suitable for use in a wide range of new contexts. The light and elegant characters can be employed in the large point sizes to create, for example, titling and logos while the very bold styles come into their own where the typography needs to be powerful and expressive. The medium weights can be used anywhere, for setting block text and headlines.
  39. Areplos by Storm Type Foundry, $53.00
    To design a text typeface "at the top with, at the bottom without" serifs was an idea which crossed my mind at the end of the sixties. I started from the fact that what one reads in the Latin alphabet is mainly the upper half of the letters, where good distinguishableness of the individual signs, and therefore, also good legibility, is aided by serifs. The first tests of the design, by which I checked up whether the basic principle could be used also for the then current technology of setting - for double-sign matrices -, were carried out in 1970. During the first half of the seventies I created first the basic design, then also the slanted Roman and the medium types. These drawings were not very successful. My greatest concern during this initial phase was the upper case A. I had to design it in such a way that the basic principle should be adhered to and the new alphabet, at the same time, should not look too complicated. The necessary prerequisite for a design of a new alphabet for double-sign matrices, i.e. to draw each letter of all the three fonts to the same width, did not agree with this typeface. What came to the greatest harm were the two styles used for emphasis: the italics even more than the medium type. That is why I fundamentally remodelled the basic design in 1980. In the course of this work I tried to forget about the previous technological limitations and to respect only the requirements then placed on typefaces intended for photosetting. As a matter of fact, this was not very difficult; this typeface was from the very beginning conceived in such a way as to have a large x-height of lower-case letters and upper serifs that could be joined without any problems in condensed setting. I gave much more thought to the proportional relations of the individual letters, the continuity of their outer and inner silhouettes, than to the requirements of their production. The greatest number of problems arose in the colour balancing of the individual signs, as it was necessary to achieve that the upper half of each letter should have a visual counterbalance in its lower, simpler half. Specifically, this meant to find the correct shape and degree of thickening of the lower parts of the letters. These had to counterbalance the upper parts of the letters emphasized by serifs, yet they should not look too romantic or decorative, for otherwise the typeface might lose its sober character. Also the shape, length and thickness of the upper serifs had to be resolved differently than in the previous design. In the seventies and at the beginning of the eighties a typeface conceived in this way, let alone one intended for setting of common texts in magazines and books, was to all intents and purposes an experiment with an uncertain end. At this time, before typographic postmodernism, it was not the custom to abandon in such typefaces the clear-cut formal categories, let alone to attempt to combine the serif and sans serif principles in a single design. I had already designed the basic, starting, alphabets of lower case and upper case letters with the intention to derive further styles from them, differing in colour and proportions. These fonts were not to serve merely for emphasis in the context of the basic design, but were to function, especially the bold versions, also as independent display alphabets. At this stage of my work it was, for a change, the upper case L that presented the greatest problem. Its lower left part had to counterbalance the symmetrical two-sided serif in the upper half of the letter. The ITC Company submitted this design to text tests, which, in their view, were successful. The director of this company Aaron Burns then invited me to add further styles, in order to create an entire, extensive typeface family. At that time, without the possibility to use a computer and given my other considerable workload, this was a task I could not manage. I tried to come back to this, by then already very large project, several times, but every time some other, at the moment very urgent, work diverted me from it. At the beginning of the nineties several alphabets appeared which were based on the same principle. It seemed to me that to continue working on my semi-finished designs was pointless. They were, therefore, abandoned until the spring of 2005, when František Štorm digitalized the basic design. František gave the typeface the working title Areplos and this name stuck. Then he made me add small capitals and the entire bold type, inducing me at the same time to consider what to do with the italics in order that they might be at least a little italic in character, and not merely slanted Roman alphabets, as was my original intention. In the course of the subsequent summer holidays, when the weather was bad, we met in his little cottage in South Bohemia, between two ponds, and resuscitated this more than twenty-five-years-old typeface. It was like this: We were drinking good tea, František worked on the computer, added accents and some remaining signs, inclined and interpolated, while I was looking over his shoulder. There is hardly any typeface that originated in a more harmonious setting. Solpera, summer 2005 I first encountered this typeface at the exhibition of Contemporary Czech Type Design in 1982. It was there, in the Portheim Summer Palace in Prague, that I, at the age of sixteen, decided to become a typographer. Having no knowledge about the technologies, the rules of construction of an alphabet or about cultural connections, I perceived Jan Solpera's typeface as the acme of excellence. Now, many years after, replete with experience of revitalization of typefaces of both living and deceased Czech type designers, I am able to compare their differing approaches. Jan Solpera put up a fight against the digital technology and exerted creative pressure to counteract my rather loose approach. Jan prepared dozens of fresh pencil drawings on thin sketching paper in which he elaborated in detail all the style-creating elements of the alphabet. I can say with full responsibility that I have never worked on anything as meticulous as the design of the Areplos typeface. I did not invent this name; it is the name of Jan Solpera's miniature publishing house, in which he issued for example an enchanting series of memoirs of a certain shopkeeper of Jindrichuv Hradec. The idea that the publishing house and the typeface might have the same name crossed my mind instinctively as a symbol of the original designation of Areplos - to serve for text setting. What you can see here originated in Trebon and in a cottage outside the village of Domanín - I even wanted to rename my firm to The Trebon Type Foundry. When mists enfold the pond and gloom pervades one's soul, the so-called typographic weather sets in - the time to sit, peer at the monitor and click the mouse, as also our students who were present would attest. Areplos is reminiscent of the essential inspirational period of a whole generation of Czech type designers - of the seventies and eighties, which were, however, at the same time the incubation period of my generation. I believe that this typeface will be received favourably, for it represents the better aspect of the eighties. Today, at the time when the infection by ITC typefaces has not been quite cured yet, it does absolutely no harm to remind ourselves of the high quality and timeless typefaces designed then in this country.In technical terms, this family consists of two times four OpenType designs, with five types of figures, ligatures and small capitals as well as an extensive assortment of both eastern and western diacritics. I can see as a basic text typeface of smaller periodicals and informative job-prints, a typeface usable for posters and programmes of various events, but also for corporate identity. Štorm, summer 2005
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