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  1. Ambie Skratch by Amber Phillips, $15.00
    Ambie Skratch was inspired by grudge fonts, as well as rock music, and deconstructed art work. It was made by shacking a sharpie marker in a fast angled motion. Then these images were scanned and altered further on the computer.
  2. Bumerang by Nirmana Visual, $22.00
    Bumerang Display Serif , Inspired by art nouveau Design Era. Bumerang Display serif offers beautiful typographic harmony for a diversity of design projects, including logos & branding, social media posts, advertisements & product designs. Features: Ligatures Stylic alternates Multilingual Support Enjoy & Happy Creating!
  3. Bella Ciao by Almarkha Type, $23.00
    Bella Ciao is a Lovely Script font that will make your designs look unique and fun. It’s perfect for labels, quotes, posters, DIY projects, branding, packaging, greeting cards, websites, photos, photography overlays, signs, window art, scrapbooking, tags and so much more!
  4. Borneo Dayak by ARToni, $24.00
    Borneo Dayak Font is a decorative font inspired by the very distinctive traditional art of the Dayak tribe in Borneo or Kalimantan, Indonesia. with its unique style makes it look elegant throughout the ages. its perfect for any design project.
  5. Notress Graffiti by Sipanji21, $15.00
    Notress Graffiti is a spectacular decorative font with a graffiti style. It will elevate a wide range of design projects to the highest level, be it branding, headings, wedding designs, invitations, signatures, logotype, wall art illustration, apparel, labels, and much more!
  6. Sweet Purple by Almarkha Type, $29.00
    Sweet Purple – fun font that will make your design looks modern, unique and fun. Perfect for labels, quotes, posters, DIY projects, branding, packaging, greeting cards, websites, photos, photography, signs, window art, scrap booking, tags and so much more! Thank You
  7. The Comic Struves by Stringlabs Creative Studio, $25.00
    The Comic Struve is a cute and casual display font with an incredibly friendly feel. Whether you’re looking for fonts for Instagram or calligraphy scripts for DIY projects, this font will turn any creative idea into a true piece of art!
  8. Aroma Garlic by Goodigital13, $20.00
    It’s perfect for Christmas cards, branding, stationery, blog design, custom art, custom stamps, custom embossers, book, apparel, packaging, headline, Crafting, Logo, or much more! It will add a unique feel and looks stunning to any design project! Does not contain Caps.
  9. Rennie Mackintosh Artlover by CRMFontCo, $29.00
    Charles Rennie Mackintosh's artwork has an art deco feel that has been reproduced on fabrics, jewellery and all sorts of household items. Now, with this font, you can add Mackintosh icons and letter tiles with just the touch of a key.
  10. Basic Monoline JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    On page 34 of the 1930 Samuel Welo publication “Lettering - Practical and Foreign” is a simple, basic Art Deco monoline design. This hand lettered type style is now digitally available as Basic Monoline JNL in both regular and oblique versions.
  11. French Film JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    Hand lettering found in the September, 1936 issue of the French film publication “La Cinématographie Française” is rendered in a lovely Art Nouveau serif type style. This is now available digitally as French Film JNL, in both regular and oblique versions.
  12. Healthiest by Gassstype, $25.00
    Healthiest - Natural Handwritten Script Font that will make your designs look modern, unique and fun. It’s perfect for labels, quotes, posters, DIY projects, branding, packaging, greeting cards, websites, photos, photography overlays, signs, window art, scrapbooking, tags and so much more!
  13. Hardwood LP by LetterPerfect, $39.00
    Hardwood is a reworked foundry typeface from the 1930's, providing an interpretation of the Art Deco graphic style. It harkens back to the golden era of poster design and Hollywood movie marquees, while retaining superb legibility at virtually any size.
  14. FSY Deko by FSY Creative Lab, $29.00
    Introducing FSY Deko, a typeface inspired by the art deco style that you might be able to use for design projects with classic, retro, vintage styles to make it even cooler. It can also be used with contemporary design styles.
  15. Coffee Bar JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    An image of the wide, Art Deco influenced lettering of a sign over a coffee bar inside a Jacksonville, Florida Lovett’s Supermarket (a predecessor to Winn-Dixie) inspired the namesake font Coffee Bar JNL – available in both regular and oblique versions.
  16. Inkie by Turtle Arts, $20.00
    Inkie is a hand drawn pen and ink alphabet with scratchy embellishments, and works great whenever you want a handwritten look to your art, but with a bit of extra flair. Inkie looks great both as text and as headlines.
  17. Nouveau Song JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    The Art Nouveau free-form, hand lettered title on the cover of the 1912 sheet music for Irving Berlin’s “Wait Until Your Daddy Comes Home” formed the basis for Nouveau Song JNL, which is available in both regular and oblique versions.
  18. Nouveau Formal JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    Lettering found on the cover of 1915 textbook pamphlets from the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, Inc. [of Scranton, PA] inspired the creation of Nouveau Formal JNL. This attractive serif typeface is available in both regular and oblique versions.
  19. Nouveau Lettering JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    A 1916 lettering book provided an example of a slab serif alphabet with Art Nouveau influence designed by Thomas Wood Stevens. This alphabet served as the model for Nouveau Lettering JNL, which is available in both regular and oblique versions.
  20. Lecture Hall JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    Lecture Hall JNL is a reworking of Dance Hall JNL. By removing the Art Deco flairs and realigning the horizontal strokes in order to create a more traditional design, the font now takes on the look of a classic headline face.
  21. LTC Broadway by Lanston Type Co., $24.95
    Originally designed by Morris Fuller Benton for ATF in 1927, Sol Hess added a lower case in 1929. Hess also drew Broadway Engraved in 1928 for Lanston Monotype. Broadway has become somewhat of a classic icon as an "Art Deco" typeface.
  22. Therestone by Almarkha Type, $23.00
    Therestone is a Cartoon Display Font that will make your designs look modern, unique and fun. It’s perfect for labels, quotes, posters, DIY projects, branding, packaging, greeting cards, websites, photos, photography overlays, signs, window art, scrapbooking, tags and so much more!
  23. ABTS Aviator by Albatross, $19.95
    ABTS Aviator is a font inspired by the 1950s and mixed with letterforms of the Art Deco era of design. It's simple, yet stylish and modern, yet retro. A nice mix of personality and geometry allowing for a variety of applications.
  24. NowGrotesk by Hot Russian Pancakes, $-
    Retro-futuristic unicase with alternates and ligatures, specially designed for magazine headlines and cheerful logos. Inspired by the art deco geometry and late 2000s trends in graphic design. Works well as text pattern. It is better suited for large type sizes.
  25. Hard Lines Display Font by Sipanji21, $16.00
    Hard Lines - A Fun Display Font With Shadow Decoration inside. It will elevate a wide range of design projects to the highest level, be it branding, headings, wedding designs, invitations, signatures, logotype, wall art illustration, apparel, labels, and much more!
  26. Thinkerbery by Mightyfire, $15.00
    Need a semi-formal yet unique font? Thinkerbery is the answer! The look of Thinkerbery is like a digital typing style but still has its uniqueness. We bring a strong looks for your text. Enjoy in creating unique arts using Thinkerbery! :)
  27. Plaza by ITC, $29.99
    Plaza is the work of British designer Alan Meeks, an Art Deco sans serif style. It includes many alternative characters which offer endless possibilities. Plaza is ideal for work in which a feel of the 1920s or 30s is desired.
  28. Stencil Modernistic JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    Stencil Modernistic JNL was modeled directly from an early 1960s lettering stencil that favored the Art Deco style. There is minimum kerning due to the nature of this typeface, so designers should use their own judgment when working with it.
  29. Wingate JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    The elegance of the 1940s and the Art Deco Era is evident in Wingate JNL from Jeff Levine. Its tall, graceful styling is perfect for invitations, letterheads, announcements or anything that needs the look of yesterday with a sophisticated understatement.
  30. Inlet JNL by Jeff Levine, $29.00
    An interesting bit of Art Deco influenced serif hand lettering was found on the cover of the sheet music for 1938's "Boatman's Serenade". This became the model for the digital font Inlet JNL; available in both regular and oblique versions.
  31. Blapuhy by Sealoung, $10.00
    Blapuhy is a lovely handwritten font, designed with the help of a brush pen. Fall in love with its authentic feel and use it to create gorgeous wedding invitations, beautiful stationary art, eye-catching social media posts, and cute greeting cards.
  32. Alien Hunter by Sipanji21, $18.00
    Alien Hunter - A Fun Display Font With Shadow Decoration inside. It will elevate a wide range of design projects to the highest level, be it branding, headings, wedding designs, invitations, signatures, logotype, wall art illustration, apparel, labels, and much more!
  33. Romeline by Almarkha Type, $22.00
    Rameline is a Supercute Display font that will make your designs look modern, unique and fun. It’s perfect for labels, quotes, posters, DIY projects, branding, packaging, greeting cards, websites, photos, photography overlays, signs, window art, scrapbooking, tags and so much more!
  34. Lemon Rolls by Illushvara, $12.00
    Lemon Rolls is a cute and casual handwritten font with an incredibly friendly feel. Whether you’re looking for fonts for Instagram or calligraphy scripts for DIY projects, this font will turn any creative idea into a true piece of art!
  35. Chick Chack by Almarkha Type, $23.00
    Chick Chack is a Playful Craft font that will make your designs look unique and fun. It’s perfect for labels, quotes, posters, DIY projects, branding, packaging, greeting cards, websites, photos, photography overlays, signs, window art, scrapbooking, tags and so much more!
  36. TE Rekaah3 by Tharwat Emara, $50.00
    Introducing TE Rekaah3: Unleash the Beauty of Arabic Calligraphy by Tharwat Emara TE Rekaah3 is not just a font; it is a masterpiece crafted by renowned calligrapher Tharwat Emara, bringing the timeless beauty of Arabic calligraphy to life. With its exquisite design, meticulous attention to detail, and captivating aesthetics, TE Rekaah3 invites you to embark on a journey of creativity and immerse yourself in the artistry of Arabic script. Impeccable Craftsmanship: Tharwat Emara, a master calligrapher, has poured his expertise and passion into every curve and stroke of TE Rekaah3. The result is a font that showcases the flawless craftsmanship and artistic precision that Tharwat Emara is renowned for. Each letterform is meticulously designed, reflecting the elegance and grace of Arabic calligraphy in its purest form. Elegance Redefined: TE Rekaah3 embodies a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. It embraces the timeless elegance of Arabic script while infusing it with a contemporary flair. The graceful letterforms and balanced proportions of TE Rekaah3 exude sophistication, making it the perfect choice for projects that demand refined aesthetics and a touch of modernity. Captivating Visual Appeal: TE Rekaah3 captivates the eye with its visually striking composition. The seamless flow of each character, carefully curated ligatures, and distinctive swashes create a captivating rhythm that draws the viewer in. Whether used for headlines, logos, or editorial layouts, TE Rekaah3 ensures that your designs make a lasting impression. Unparalleled Legibility: Tharwat Emara's expertise in calligraphy shines through in TE Rekaah3's exceptional legibility. Each letterform is thoughtfully crafted to ensure clarity and readability, even at smaller sizes or in intricate design compositions. Your message will be conveyed with precision and impact, making TE Rekaah3 a reliable choice for a wide range of design applications. Versatile Expressiveness: TE Rekaah3 offers a wealth of creative possibilities. With its comprehensive character set, including alternates, ligatures, and stylistic variations, you have the freedom to express your artistic vision. Whether you seek a contemporary look or a more traditional feel, TE Rekaah3 provides the versatility to bring your creative ideas to life. Seamless Integration: TE Rekaah3 seamlessly integrates into your design workflow, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. Available in various file formats and compatible with popular design software, it offers convenience and ease of use. Focus on your creative process and let TE Rekaah3 effortlessly elevate your designs. Celebrate the Art of Arabic Calligraphy: TE Rekaah3, born from the creativity of Tharwat Emara, celebrates the rich heritage of Arabic calligraphy. It pays homage to centuries of artistic tradition while embracing the demands of contemporary design. By choosing TE Rekaah3, you honor the legacy of Arabic calligraphy and create designs that resonate with cultural richness and artistic expression. Immerse yourself in the beauty of TE Rekaah3, where the mastery of Tharwat Emara converges with the art of Arabic calligraphy. Unleash your creativity, elevate your designs, and let TE Rekaah3 become the embodiment of your artistic vision.
  37. PIXEL Pattern by TypoGraphicDesign, $9.00
    The typeface PIXEL pattern is designed from 2021 for the font foundry Typo Graphic Design by Manuel Viergutz. The display typeface is inspired in the past and present. 8 font-styles (Square, Circle, Square Flicker, Circle Cloud, Square Bold, Square Fat, Star, Star Spike) with 830 glyphs (Adobe Latin 3) incl. 100+ decorative extras like icons, arrows, German Capital Sharp S, dingbats, emojis, symbols, geometric shapes, catchwords, decorative ligatures (type the word #LOVE for ♥︎ or #SMILE for ☺ as OpenType-Feature dlig) and stylistic alternates (8 stylistic sets). For use in logos, magazines, posters, advertisement plus as webfont for decorative headlines. The font works best for display size. Have fun with this font & use the DEMO-FONT (with reduced glyph-set) FOR FREE! ■ Font Name: PIXEL pattern ■ Font Styles: 8 font-styles (Square, Circle, Square Flicker, Circle Cloud, Square Bold, Square Fat, Star, Star Spike) + DEMO (with reduced glyph-set) ■ Font Cate­gory: Dis­play for head­line size ■ Font For­mat:.ttf (for Print) + .woff (for Web) ■ Glyph Set: 830 glyphs (Latin 3 incl. decorative extras like icons) ■ Lan­guage Sup­port: 93 languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Asu, Basque, Bemba, Bena, Breton, Catalan, Chiga, Colognian, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Embu, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Faroese, Filipino, Finnish, French, Friulian, Galician, Ganda, German, Gusii, Hungarian, Inari Sami, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Jola-Fonyi, Kabuverdianu, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kikuyu, Kinyarwanda, Latvian, Lithuanian, Lower Sorbian, Luo, Luxembourgish, Luyia, Machame, Makhuwa-Meetto, Makonde, Malagasy, Maltese, Manx, Meru, Morisyen, Northern Sami, North Ndebele, Norwegian Bokmål, NorwegianNynorsk, Nyankole, Oromo, Polish, Portuguese, Quechua, Romanian, Romansh, Rombo, Rundi, Rwa, Samburu, Sango, Sangu, Scottish Gaelic, Sena, Serbian, Shambala, Shona, Slovak, Soga, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Swiss German, Taita, Teso, Turkish, Upper Sorbian, Uzbek (Latin), Volapük, Vunjo, Walser, Welsh, Western Frisian, Zulu ■ Design Date: 2021 ■ Type Desi­gner: Manuel Viergutz
  38. Arsenica by Zetafonts, $39.00
    Arsenica is a serif typeface designed by Francesco Canovaro for Zetafonts, and developed by a design team including Mario De Libero, Andrea Tartarelli and Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini. The design of Arsenica takes its inspiration from Italian poster design at the beginning of the century, a time where typography, lettering and illustration where closely interwoven. Dawning nationalist movements, rather than using the modernist language, pushed on traditional Old Style letterforms often imbued with Art Nouveau and Deco sensibility. Artists like Giorgio Muggiani not only illustrated posters for Cinzano, Pirelli and Rinascente, but also provided logo design for newspapers, like "Il Popolo d'Italia". Starting from this mix of eclectic influences, Canovaro first developed the Arsenica Antiqua family, designed as display typeface that keeps the original Old Style low-contrast, wide proportions and quirky stylistic inventions. These where then distilled in a high contrast, Arsenica Display family, expanding the weight range to include both poster, ultra-bold weights and lighter weights that give the design a distinct calligraphic flavour. Bringing the letterforms into contemporary taste meant also developing alternate letterforms that were included in the Arsenica Alternate family, that drops the art nouveau details in favour of a more controlled modern serif aesthetic. Finally, Arsenica Text was developed by expanding the design space in the optical size axis, creating a low contrast, strongly readable old style typeface family, with a reduced weight set, oriented for long body copy typesetting. The final result is a superfamily of 41 weights, covering the design space with an expanded charset of over 900 glyphs, with full coverage of over 200 languages using latin and Cyrillic alphabets. All the weights of Arsenica come with a full set of open type features allowing to explore its vintage-inspired visual inventions thanks to stylistic sets, discretionary ligatures, contextual alternates and positional numbers. Two variable typefaces are included in the full family, allowing you to explore the design space and precisely control not only the weight but also the optical size design variations. • Suggested uses: perfect for elegant modern branding and logo design, fascinating editorial design, expressive packaging and countless other projects. • 43 styles: 7 weights + 7 italics, 4 different styles + 2 variable fonts. • 942 glyphs in each weight. • Useful OpenType features: Access All Alternates, Contextual Alternates, Case-Sensitive Forms, Glyph Composition / Decomposition, Discretionary Ligatures, Kerning, Lining Figures, Localized Forms, Mark Positioning, Mark to Mark Positioning, Oldstyle Figures, Ordinals, Stylistic Alternates, Stylistic Set 1, Stylistic Set 2, Stylistic Set 3, Stylistic Set 4, Stylistic Set 5, Stylistic Set 6, Stylistic Set 7, Stylistic Set 8, Stylistic Set 9, Slashed Zero. • 216 languages supported (extended Latin and Cyrillic alphabets): English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, German, Javanese (Latin), Turkish, Italian, Polish, Afaan Oromo, Azeri, Tagalog, Sundanese (Latin), Filipino, Moldovan, Romanian, Indonesian, Dutch, Cebuano, Igbo, Malay, Uzbek (Latin), Kurdish (Latin), Swahili, Hungarian, Czech, Haitian Creole, Hiligaynon, Afrikaans, Somali, Zulu, Serbian, Swedish, Bulgarian, Shona, Quechua, Albanian, Catalan, Chichewa, Ilocano, Kikongo, Kinyarwanda, Neapolitan, Xhosa, Tshiluba, Slovak, Danish, Gikuyu, Finnish, Norwegian, Sicilian, Sotho (Southern), Kirundi, Tswana, Sotho (Northern), Belarusian (Latin), Turkmen (Latin), Bemba, Lombard, Lithuanian, Tsonga, Wolof, Jamaican, Dholuo, Galician, Ganda, Low Saxon, Waray-Waray, Makhuwa, Bikol, Kapampangan (Latin), Aymara, Zarma, Ndebele, Slovenian, Tumbuka, Venetian, Genoese, Piedmontese, Swazi, Zazaki, Latvian, Nahuatl, Silesian, Bashkir (Latin), Sardinian, Estonian, Afar, Cape Verdean Creole, Maasai, Occitan, Tetum, Oshiwambo, Basque, Welsh, Chavacano, Dawan, Montenegrin, Walloon, Asturian, Kaqchikel, Ossetian (Latin), Zapotec, Frisian, Guadeloupean Creole, Q’eqchi’, Karakalpak (Latin), Crimean Tatar (Latin), Sango, Luxembourgish, Samoan, Maltese, Tzotzil, Fijian, Friulian, Icelandic, Sranan, Wayuu, Papiamento, Aromanian, Corsican, Breton, Amis, Gagauz (Latin), Māori, Tok Pisin, Tongan, Alsatian, Atayal, Kiribati, Seychellois Creole, Võro, Tahitian, Scottish Gaelic, Chamorro, Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), Kashubian, Faroese, Rarotongan, Sorbian (Upper Sorbian), Karelian (Latin), Romansh, Chickasaw, Arvanitic (Latin), Nagamese Creole, Saramaccan, Ladin, Palauan, Sami (Northern Sami), Sorbian (Lower Sorbian), Drehu, Wallisian, Aragonese, Mirandese, Tuvaluan, Xavante, Zuni, Montagnais, Hawaiian, Marquesan, Niuean, Yapese, Vepsian, Bislama, Hopi, Megleno-Romanian, Creek, Aranese, Rotokas, Tokelauan, Mohawk, Onĕipŏt, Warlpiri, Cimbrian, Sami (Lule Sami), Jèrriais, Arrernte, Murrinh-Patha, Kala Lagaw Ya, Cofán, Gwich’in, Seri, Sami (Southern Sami), Istro-Romanian, Wik-Mungkan, Anuta, Cornish, Sami (Inari Sami), Yindjibarndi, Noongar, Hotcąk (Latin), Meriam Mir, Manx, Shawnee, Gooniyandi, Ido, Wiradjuri, Hän, Ngiyambaa, Delaware, Potawatomi, Abenaki, Esperanto, Folkspraak, Interglossa, Interlingua, Latin, Latino sine Flexione, Lojban, Novial, Occidental, Old Icelandic, Old Norse, Slovio (Latin), Volapük.
  39. Evensong by Typodermic, $11.95
    Welcome to the world of Evensong—the perfect art deco geometric typeface for those who want to make a statement. With its dramatic and unusual contrast, this font is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. One of the things that sets Evensong apart from other typefaces is its extreme thick/thin letters. But it’s not just that—it’s the way Evensong makes dramatic choices with its contrast that really makes it stand out. With Evensong, you can deliver your message with a stylistic flair that’s sure to get noticed. Whether you choose to use the Solid and Hollow styles independently or stack layers of Solid and Fill, you have the flexibility to experiment with different color combinations and layers to create the perfect retro-fashion look. Embrace the boldness of Evensong and make a statement that’s impossible to ignore. This font is perfect for those who want to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression. Try it out today and see how this one-of-a-kind typeface can take your design to the next level! Most Latin-based European, Vietnamese, Greek, and most Cyrillic-based writing systems are supported, including the following languages. Afaan Oromo, Afar, Afrikaans, Albanian, Alsatian, Aromanian, Aymara, Azerbaijani, Bashkir, Bashkir (Latin), Basque, Belarusian, Belarusian (Latin), Bemba, Bikol, Bosnian, Breton, Bulgarian, Buryat, Cape Verdean, Creole, Catalan, Cebuano, Chamorro, Chavacano, Chichewa, Crimean Tatar (Latin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dawan, Dholuo, Dungan, Dutch, English, Estonian, Faroese, Fijian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Frisian, Friulian, Gagauz (Latin), Galician, Ganda, Genoese, German, Gikuyu, Greenlandic, Guadeloupean Creole, Haitian Creole, Hawaiian, Hiligaynon, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Ilocano, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Kaingang, Khalkha, Kalmyk, Kanuri, Kaqchikel, Karakalpak (Latin), Kashubian, Kazakh, Kikongo, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Komi-Permyak, Kurdish, Kurdish (Latin), Kyrgyz, Latvian, Lithuanian, Lombard, Low Saxon, Luxembourgish, Maasai, Macedonian, Makhuwa, Malay, Maltese, Māori, Moldovan, Montenegrin, Nahuatl, Ndebele, Neapolitan, Norwegian, Novial, Occitan, Ossetian, Ossetian (Latin), Papiamento, Piedmontese, Polish, Portuguese, Quechua, Rarotongan, Romanian, Romansh, Russian, Rusyn, Sami, Sango, Saramaccan, Sardinian, Scottish Gaelic, Serbian, Serbian (Latin), Shona, Sicilian, Silesian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Sorbian, Sotho, Spanish, Swahili, Swazi, Swedish, Tagalog, Tahitian, Tajik, Tatar, Tetum, Tongan, Tshiluba, Tsonga, Tswana, Tumbuka, Turkish, Turkmen (Latin), Tuvaluan, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Uzbek (Latin), Venda, Venetian, Vepsian, Vietnamese, Võro, Walloon, Waray-Waray, Wayuu, Welsh, Wolof, Xavante, Xhosa, Yapese, Zapotec, Zarma, Zazaki, Zulu and Zuni.
  40. Malaga by Emigre, $59.00
    Why do we need another typeface? This is a prickly question often asked of typeface designers. Depending on who you ask, the answer in simplified form is usually one of two: 1. As the basis of written communication, type design carries social responsibility, so we must continue to improve legibility. 2. Type design is a form of artistic expression. Without art, life is not worth living. The best work, of course, accomplishes both. Xavier Dupré, the designer of the Malaga typeface family, has at least one leg securely planted in the latter notion. He believes, like others, that within typeface design most legibility needs have been worked out and that today we are satisfying aesthetic desires. We design typefaces to differentiate our communications. Type design is primarily a formal exercise reflecting our personal quirks, technological obsessions, and cultural heritage. In case of Dupré’s work, issues of cultural heritage and personal quirks are of particular consequence. An incessant traveler, he visited the following countries during the development of the Malaga type family: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, France, Belgium, and finally, Spain, where his choice for the name Malaga originates (Malaga is a port city in southern Spain). Dupré’s home is where his laptop is. He travels with a 12- or 15 inch PowerBook, without a printer, and with sporadic access to his reference books and other historical documents. All he needs is a table and chair. He even learned to design without a mouse since hotel and cafe tables are often too small to also fit a mousepad. Dupré is the new global designer who can take disparate influences and fluidly process the information into a coherent whole. Malaga is a case in point. It is inspired by ideas ranging from blackletter to Latin fonts, and from the Quattrocento’s first Venetian antiquas to brush stroke types. This makes Malaga a richly animated font saturated with unorthodox detail. Its black and bold weights are particularly suited for headlines and short texts, while the subtle modulation and moderate contrast in the regular and medium weights makes it perfectly readable in extended text settings. While Malaga doesn’t claim to resolve any particular legibility issues, it is nonetheless perfectly readable and will impart any design with a healthy dose of visual character.
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