Northwoods Rough is a handwritten sans serif collection by Cultivated Mind. This collection includes 30 handwritten rough sans serif fonts. Northwoods Rough comes in three rough versions (Rough/Rougher/Roughest). Choose between light, italic or bolder versions for designing. Test out the FREE Northwoods Demo before you buy. Northwoods Rough Demo is for testing only. Northwoods supports most of Central European and Eastern European languages. Use Northwoods Rough for packaging designs, products, signage, books and magazines. Fonts are designed by Cindy Kinash and posters by featured Behance designer, Mustafa Akülker.

Wanderland Display Font is an inky, uncial display typeface with 271 characters, Adobe Latin 1 language support, and a small collection of swashes, ornaments, and alternates. As a modern take on an old style, Wanderland makes a great font choice for bold signage, branding & logo designs, cover designs, video titles, and label & packaging designs. Designed for use in large sizes with soft corners for a vintage, ink-bled aesthetic. Activate the included ornaments and swashes with the Swash OpenType feature and by using the numerals and A to I of the alphabet.

German design agency MetaDesign created this sans FontFont in 1997. The family has 18 weights, ranging from Regular to Black (including italics) and is ideally suited for advertising and packaging, editorial and publishing, logo, branding and creative industries, small text as well as wayfinding and signage. FF Transit provides advanced typographical support with features such as ligatures, alternate characters, case-sensitive forms, fractions, super- and subscript characters, and stylistic alternates. It comes with a complete range of figure set options – oldstyle and lining figures, each in tabular and proportional widths.

Catorze27 is a typeface inspired by northern Portuguese modernist lettering. Wrought iron is a widely used element on Portuguese architecture and, as such, the typeface started after collecting several photographs of modernist iron signage in several cities in the north of Portugal, specially in Espinho, Porto, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo. As a result, Catorze27 / Style 1 is the first of 3 styles, featuring 570+ glyphs, 7 weights, case-sensitive forms, 2 styles of numerals in 2 sizes, Greek (Monotonic), Cyrillic and supports most of the Latin Unicode ranges.

Aughlesia is a stylish script font that features a varying baseline, smooth line, modern, and with a depth love. For those of you who need a touch of love and modernity for your designs or branding, it can be used for various purposes such as headings, wedding, invitation, signature, logos, branding, t-shirt, letterhead, signage, labels, news, posters, badges, and more. We designed this font with OpenType features to give an artistic touch on it. Aughlesia includes: -Stylish modern handwritten calligraphy script -Beautiful Swash (Ending tail) -Beautiful Titling (Beginning tail) -Special Ligatures -Multilingual Support

Magethai is a beautiful mono-line font, perfect for logo design, branding, apparel design, signage, posters, wedding invitations and more. My goal with this font was to create an easy-to-read script font that would work for a variety of purposes. Magethai are encoded with PUA Unicode, which allows full access to all additional characters without having to design special software. Mac users can use Font Book and Windows users can use Character Map to view and copy any additional characters to paste into your favorite text editor/application. Hope you enjoy this font!

Hortense is a modern calligraphic font that was designed by handwriting. It has modern and unique forms and the writing style is very natural. The Features of this fonts are: Standart ligatures Discretionary ligatures Stylistic Alternates Stylistic sets Hortense has PUA Unicode (Private Use Areas) Hortense can be used for various purposes such as headings, logos, wedding invitation, t-shirt, letterhead, signage, labels, news, posters, badges etc. To enable the OpenType Stylistic alternates, you need a program that supports OpenType features such as Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Indesign & CorelDraw X6-X7.

Voltury is a vintage script created carefully to create a great flow and great character. It is inspired by American vintage signage and packaging. Voltury comes with 2 styles: clean and rough. It also comes with OpenType features such as ligatures and stylistic alternates, so you have more flexibility to mix and match the letters and make your design stand out from the crowd. It also contains characters for multi-lingual support. Check this link to see all glyph inside this product : https://bit.ly/2Oa3DVo Email : ahmadaswin99@gmail.com Thank you happy creating

Corso is a clean condensed sans serif font family. It comes in upright, slanted and italic, in six weights each. It includes useful typographic features such as fractions, ligatures and case sensitive forms. Also included are double- or single-storey versions of a and g, you can switch via stylistic OpenType sets. Other letters with alternative forms accessible the same way are ß and ampersand. Corso works especially great for larger size uses such as signage, headlines or posters. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t also useable for short texts.

Zosimo is a neo-grotesque typeface created by designer Ron Gilad (Delicious Type) in cooperation with renowned typographer Oded Ezer based on his ubiquitous Alchemist typeface. Carefully drawn curves, robust shapes and a range of OpenType features make Zosimo a great choice for designing logotypes, signage, titling, texts and more. Zosimo now comes in three families: Standard (full Latin support), Cyrillic (basic Latin and Cyrillic) and Pro (all included). Totalling in 9 weights, roman and italic, Zosimo can accommodate all your type-related design needs in one big happy family.

Afteris Moghu Serif is a modern, classic or vintage font. This font will be perfect for logo design, branding, clothing, signage, posters, wedding invitations and so much more! My goal in creating this font was to create a mix of serif fonts with modern and classic styles, which will help your project to be more perfect and beautiful. Don't Miss Out! Afteris Moghu Comes With: Lowercase and Uppercase Stylistic Ligature Numerals & Punctuation Accented characters Afteris Moghu Font Style (5 style) Multiple Languages Supported I Hope You Enjoy! Diki Pradipta Tri Atmojo ^ Pradipta Creative & Lettertype Studio

Alice is a formal fantasy font. It’s inspired in the fairy tales and magical lands that my mother used to tell me as a child when I went to sleep. The capitals are really nice and complex, while the minuscules are cleaner for easier reading. The style Curly uses some features of the normal uppercase letters in the lowercase ones. There are some minor, yet noticable, flaws in a number of characters that will need correction for signage/vinyl letter cuts (characters appx. 2-1/2" and larger).

Attempting to marry the warm friendliness of the Cubano typeface with the versatility, functionality, and geometry of Eurostile has resulted in Cubenzis. After finishing the regular weight, I realized that it reminded me of old Soviet military hardware, something you might see on the outside of a tank or rocket, so i made the decision to include a full Cyrillic alphabet as well. It feels very sci-fi to me and i can imagine it being used as signage on a ship or as a warning label on machinery.

'Horthen' is a Bold Signature Font script with a natural & stylish flow. This font is perfect for personal branding. It was made with the intention to be used for your personal branding. But it works well for many applications. Everything from personal branding, photography signature, advertising could benefit from this collection of this bold signature fonts. These typefaces work well for many different aesthetics. They work well with something like 'cosmetics' for example but would also work well with Liquor Labels, Signage, & any type of signature-styled logo.

Black Strar is a modern calligraphy design, including Regular. This font is casual and beautiful with swash. Can be used for various purposes. such as logos, product packaging, wedding invitations, branding, headlines, signage, labels, signatures, book covers, posters, quotes, and more. Black Strar includes a change of the OpenType language style, binding and international support for most Western languages. To activate the OpenType Stylistic alternative, you need a program that supports OpenType features such as Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Indesign & CorelDraw X6-X7, Microsoft Word 2010 or newer versions.

Painted Ball - a monoline script with natural handwritting feel. This type of font perfectly made to be applied especially in logo, headline, signage and the other various formal forms such as invitations, labels, logos, magazines, books, greeting / wedding cards, packaging, fashion, make up, stationery, novels, labels or any type of advertising purpose. Features : uppercase & lowercase numbers and punctuation multilingual alternates / swashes and ligatures PUA encoded We highly recommend using a program that supports OpenType features and Glyphs panels like many of Adobe apps and Corel Draw, so you can see and access all Glyph variations.

Introducing, Cailyne Typeface. A modern and elegant San serif with an italic version. It is designed with a touch of modern look and feel, making it ideal for projects that demand a touch of class. This type of font is perfectly made to be applied especially in logos, headlines, signage, and the other various formal forms such as invitations, labels, logos, magazines, books, greeting/wedding cards, packaging, fashion, makeup, stationery, novels, labels or any advertising purpose. Features : All Uppercase and Lowercase Number & Symbol Supported Languages Ligatures PUA Encoded Hope you enjoy our font!

Introducing a new Tropical Display Font Family called Tropika Island, inspired from my previous typeface (Dreadful Font Family & Saturday Night Font Family) combined with Midcentury Tiki Art Signage. The special features on Tropika Island is Tropika Interlock that comes with 3224 pair of ligatures, Stylistic Alternate, & Stylistic Set 01-03. Tropika Casual is complementary and contains OpenType features as ligatures, Terminal forms, Initial forms, Stylistic Alternates. Tropika Island Font Family is best used for headings, logo types, apparel design, invitations, posters, flyers, greeting cards, packaging, book covers, printed quotes, cover album, movie, and more.

Winterbean is a beautiful modern calligraphy font. It comes with some alternates that make the font look beautiful and elegant. It’s perfect for logos, product packaging, wedding invitations, branding, headlines, signage, labels, signature, book covers, posters, quotes and more. And this font has given PUA Unicode so that all the alternate characters can easily be accessed. If you don't have a program that supports OpenType features such as Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw X Versions, you can access all the alternate glyphs using Font Book (Mac) or Character Map Windows). Thanks, and enjoy the font.

Masio is a vibrant and captivating display font that embodies the essence of fun and excitement. Its bold and exaggerated letterforms command attention and make a powerful visual statement. With its playful curves and dynamic angles, Masio injects a sense of energy and liveliness into any design. The exaggerated serifs and unique character shapes add a touch of whimsy and personality, making Masio an ideal choice for headlines, logos, and eye-catching signage. Whether used in print or digital mediums, Masio captivates viewers with its exuberant charm and creates a memorable and enjoyable visual experience.

Amontesa is a classic typeface inspired by classical western culture. Designed with an elegant and sturdy form giving it a modern touch. It is suitable for your designs such as posters, flyers, t-shirts, logos, vintage logos, logotypes, signage, branding, magazines and others. OpenType features several alternate characters and ligatures that allow you to mix and match letter pairs to suit your design. Amontesa includes a complete set of upper and lowercase letters, as well as multi-language support, numbers, punctuation, ligatures and alternatives. Thank you very much for looking and Enjoying it!

Foundry Fabriek was inspired by the concepts behind industrial fabrication, where and how parts of materials or structures are united. The systematic grid, formed by stencil shapes, is indicative of the work of Wim Crouwel, consultant on the development of this typeface. The compact character widths of Foundry Fabriek are consistent over the five weight progression, giving flexibility for a variety of applications. The characteristic letterforms have an extra dynamic in large scale, perhaps in cast concrete or laser cut metal, to form integrated components in architectural or signage projects.

Flysito is a modern script font with a bold brush style and fun characters. This font is perfect for any design needs such as badges, logos, posters, branding, packaging, signage, and book cover. Multilingual support: Afrikaans, Albanian, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Zulu, and many more. What’s Included : Standard & Multilingual glyphs Ligature Works on PC & Mac Simple installations Accessible in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and even work on Microsoft Word. Hope you enjoy our font!

Zosimo is a neo-grotesque typeface created by designer Ron Gilad (Delicious Type) in cooperation with renowned typographer Oded Ezer based on his ubiquitous Alchemist typeface. Carefully drawn curves, robust shapes and a range of OpenType features make Zosimo a great choice for designing logotypes, signage, titling, texts and more. Zosimo now comes in three families: Standard (full Latin support), Cyrillic (basic Latin and Cyrillic) and Pro (all included). Totalling in 9 weights, roman and italic, Zosimo can accommodate all your type-related design needs in one big happy family.

Qualux is a versatile high-contrast serif font family. Qualux comes from the words Quality and Luxury. This font has vintage characteristics with a luxurious style in light, but also has a friendly and playful style in bold. Each glyph has a soft, rounded tip. This font is suitable for many various projects such as logos, branding, magazines, signage, fashion and many more. Qualux consists of 8 styles: Light, Light Italic, Regular, Italic, Semibold, Semibold Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic. These fonts feature Kerning, Standard Glyph, Stylistic Alternate & Ligature, Numeral, Symbol, and Multilingual Supports.

Leuthikline Script is a beautiful monoline font, perfect for logo design, branding, clothing design, signage, posters, wedding invitations and so much more! My goal in creating this font was to be an easy-to-read script font that would serve a variety of purposes and help your project to be more perfect and beautiful. Do not miss! Don't Miss Out! Leuthikline Script comes with: Lowercase and Uppercase Stylistic Alternates Numerals & Punctuation Accented characters Format File: OTF Multiple Languages Supported I Hope You Enjoy! Diki Pradipta Tri Atmojo ^ Pradipta Creative & Lettertype Studio

Golden Blast is a Bold Signature Font script with a natural & stylish flow. This collection of scripts is perfect for personal branding. It was made with the intention to be used for your personal branding. But, this works well for many applications. Everything from personal branding, photography signature, product packaging, advertising could benefit from this collection of this bold signature fonts. These typefaces work well for many different aesthetics. They work well with something like ‘cosmetics’ for example but would also work well with Liquor Labels, Signage, & any type of signature-styled logo.

Sean Henrich ATF is a sharp, rounded geometric display font and works best in text and display applications, such as headline, posters, signage, magazine, product branding, corporate branding, logos and titles. Several alternate characters are included in this typeface. Sean Henrich ATF font has six weights; ultra light, extra light, light, regular, bold and extra bold, each available in italic, making a total of twelve styles. Each style has a full upper and lower-case, accents, punctuation and a selection of monetary symbols. Currently Available for PC, in Open Type, PostScript or TrueType.

Everything is better with Rice! Stylized inktraps, square-ish curves, and a strong, savory flavor make this superfamily an easy-to-use treat in your kitchen. Versatile enough for whatever you'll be cooking up next, Rice is available in a whopping 130 styles, each locally grown and harvested. Raised with stylistic alternates, fractions, tabular and lining figures, hand-kerned pairs, ligatures, and arrow figures that are great for signage, Rice is a strong, welcome addition to your typographic menu that will bring structure and body to anything it's served with.

Grandista is a modern script that is fresh and charming, and based on original handwriten styling. It is perfect for any application where you want the design to look original and full of personality including for logos, signature, wedding invitations, t-shirts, letterhead, signage, labels, news, posters, badges, packaging, cards, titles, blogs and more. When it comes to OpenType features, Grandista has swash and alternatives, as well as several ligatures to spur your creativity. Grandista will surely attract attention and arouse excitement and pleasure in making your project. Cheers, Mytha Studio

Introducing our new exploration Beardsons, another vintage-inspired font with the additional effect: Normal - Inline - Shadow, packed as the layered font. Collected from many references such as vintage signage, logo, badges, and old fashioned graphics. Beardsons is An all-caps font, carefully crafted with a high ornamental taste. Beardsons is perfect for many display purposes. You can use this font for poster, label, logo, signboard, t-shirt, book cover, decoration, merchandise, and more! Multilingual support with extra ornaments included! Fonts featured: Uppercase Smallcaps Numbers & symbols Stylistic alternates Accented characters: ����������������������������ތ������������������������������������ Thank you for watching!

Brainlove Beautiful Script is a stylish calligraphy font that features a varying baseline, smooth lines, classic and elegant touch. For those of you who are need a touch of elegance and modernity for your designs or branding, it can be used for various purposes such as headings, signature, logos, wedding invitation, t-shirt, letterhead, signage, lable, news, posters, badges etc. These font are PUA encoded, which means they are fully accessible without additional design software. The additional features and characters are accessible in the Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, even work on Microsoft Word.

Brandy is a font scrip, so, font script that is beautiful and unique, it is a model of modern calligraphy typefaces, in combination with a calligraphy writing style. The Features of this fonts is: Swash Alternates Standart ligatures Contextual Alternates Stylistic Alternates Stylistic sets Can be used for various purposes.such as headings, logos, wedding invitation, t-shirt, letterhead, signage, lable, news, posters, badges etc. To enable the OpenType Stylistic alternates, you need a program that supports OpenType features such as Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Indesign & CorelDraw X6-X7

Delaguerra is based on a lettering style originating in the California Arts & Crafts period commonly associated with 'Mission Style'. It is still in common usage in signage at historical sites in California. This version is a sort of idealized hybrid of several different variations on the style from samples we were sent by a customer who wanted to use the font in a set of invitations. It features a basic character set on the lower case and then relief initial versions of the same characters for the upper case.

Block-style typefaces make excellent sports-themed fonts, and Stadium JNL is no exception-- but this lettering style is also filled with nostalgia for decades past. Modeled from one of the many classic designs found in the Speedball® Lettering Textbook, this style of alphabet was quite popular in signage of the 1920s and 1930s. Stadium JNL fills the bill either way-- a font that is just as much at home on a gridiron or baseball diamond, or as lettering for a garage, warehouse or attention-getting ad copy.

Sparrowhawk Script is retro signage font, bold and clean. There are so many variations on each character. Include Opentype stylistic alternates. You are able to create so many different typographical layouts easily and quickly. Make sure you use OpenType savvy program and simply open Glyph Palette to access all of the glyphs. This font is suitable for t-shirts, signage, logos, headlines, branding, packaging, etc. Sparrowhawk Script features 460+ glyphs and alternate characters. including initial and terminal letters, alternates, ornament, swash, ligatures and multiple language support. To enable the OpenType Stylistic alternates, you need a program that supports OpenType features such as Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Indesign & CorelDraw X6-X7, Microsoft Word 2010 or later versions. How to access all alternative characters using Adobe Illustrator: http://youtu.be/iptSFA7feQ0 Sparrowhawk Script is coded with PUA Unicode, which allows full access to all the extra characters without having special designing software. Mac users can use Font Book , and Windows users can use Character Map to view and copy any of the extra characters to paste into your favourite text editor/app. How to access all alternative characters, using Windows Character Map with Photoshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go9vacoYmBw If you need help or advice, please contact me by e-mail "maximal.fonts@gmail.com"

Taglio’s name is derived from intaglio, which means “incised carving” or “an impression from an engraving”. Indeed, Taglio looks like an incised engraving with a contemporary calligraphic interpretation. The down strokes start with a single horizontal line that curves into a dual vertical line and ends with the same single line at the base. The dual elongated strokes create a bold overall impression but is literally twice as sophisticated than if the two lines were solid. That was exactly the goal in creating this font. We managed to create a font that is distinctive, elegant, and crisp that is also intentionally stencilled for more flexibility. For instance, it is ideal for laser cutting signage. One of the unique features in using the capital glyphs is that they stack perfectly without losing legibility, primarily because of the slanted ends of the dual vertical lines - see the example “Miami Fashion Week” display ad. Taglio’s unusual style was carefully crafted to come to life at display sizes. It is therefore ideal for use in branding fashion, restaurants, buildings, packaging, museums, signage, etc. An ideal pairing font is our WERK family which can be seen on some of the display ads below. Taglio has a sparkling and sophisticated personality that will absolutely delight!

Youth Heritage Font is a vintage bold script font that pays homage to the rich visual heritage associated with youthful exuberance and retro aesthetics , This typeface combines bold, expressive strokes with a script style reminiscent of classic hand-lettering from bygone eras, capturing the spirit of vintage design. Here's a detailed explanation of the key features and characteristics of the Youth Heritage Font: Features: Vintage Aesthetics: The Youth Heritage Font is designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia, drawing inspiration from vintage typography prevalent during the mid-20th century, Its design elements reflect the bold and charismatic lettering styles associated with retro signage and advertising. Bold and Expressive Strokes: One of the defining features of this font is its bold and expressive strokes. Each letter is crafted with confidence, making a strong visual impact. This characteristic contributes to the font's ability to command attention and stand out in various design applications. Script Style: The script style of the font imparts a handwritten and personalized feel. The cursive letterforms flow seamlessly, creating a sense of dynamism and adding a touch of informality to the overall design. Distinctive Lettering: Each letter in the font is crafted with attention to detail, featuring unique and distinctive characteristics. This ensures that the font maintains its individuality and offers a distinct typographic personality. Applications: Vintage Branding: The Youth Heritage Font is well-suited for vintage branding projects. Apparel Design: Designers in the fashion industry can leverage this font for apparel branding and graphic designs. Its bold script style adds a retro flair to T-shirts, hoodies, and other clothing items, giving them a timeless and stylish appeal. Retro Signage: The bold and expressive nature of the font makes it a perfect choice for retro signage and display purposes. Event Posters and Flyers: When designing promotional materials for events, concerts, or parties with a vintage theme, the Youth Heritage Font can contribute to a cohesive and visually appealing poster or flyer design. Social Media Graphics: Its bold and expressive script style can make posts and announcements more engaging and shareable.

INTRODUCING THE GEMINI TYPE FONTPACK, an industrial-strength OpenType font bundle inspired by and optimized for dimensional type. Chank Co is proud to introduce the new “Gemini Type Fontpack,” a collection of ten fonts available for use on your desktop computer or web pages, but also optimized for use as exterior cast-metal signage in bronze or aluminum in collaboration with Gemini, a family-owned industry leader in the wholesale manufacture of dimensional letters, logo and plaques based in Cannon Falls, MN. Gemini collaborated with Chank Co to assemble a line of fonts that would work well as dimensional, cast-letter signage for use on the sides of buildings, in stores, and other public spaces. The fonts included in the “Gemini Type Fontpack” are reinterpretations of previous Chank Fonts, now optimized for dimensional signage display, but then also repackaged and presented for your use as an OpenType desktop computer font collection: GT-Adrianna DemiBold GT-Adrianna Bold GT-Adrianna ExtraBold GT-Fairbanks GT-Forward Thinking GT-Hydropower ExtraCondensed GT-Kegger GT-Shopaganda GT-Shopaganda Condensed GT-Timeless Geometric. This is a multi-purpose collection of heavy-lifting fonts to convey your message strong and clearly, full of legibility and clarity, but also displaying personality and distinction. You can purchase and download these fonts in OpenType format for your desktop computer right now via MyFonts. Get it today and you'll also get a great introductory special sale price. These exclusive typefaces are also available as dimensional letters, manufactured by Gemini in bronze or aluminum, from 6" tall up to 18" tall, with a variety of finish options, for use in public signage and wayfinding systems. Gemini manufacture their products in 20 plants through out the US, Canada and Mexico, and all their products are backed by a lifetime guarantee. Chank Co is excited to offer these ten strong, industrial font designs in durable cast metal format via Gemini. ----- More about the fonts in the Gemini Type Fontpack: GT-Adrianna DemiBold, Bold, and Adrianna ExtraBold Clear, invisible, no-nonsense, multi-purpose. A versatile sans-serif heavy-lifting font family. GT-Fairbanks Vintage, silent film, speedball, old-timey, old-fashioned, retro. Based upon the lettering in the 1914 silent film, “The Good Bad Man.” GT-Forward Thinking Futuristic, semi-serif, clean, distinctive, contemporary, idiosyncratic. A font for tomorrow and the future. GT-Hydropower ExtraCondensed Extra-condensed, compressed, strong, rigid and concise. GT-Kegger Strong, sporty, collegiate, athletic. Nothing says “GO TEAM” quite like a big, bold slab-serif font. GT-Shopaganda and GT-Shopaganda Condensed Industrial, geometric, constructivist, propaganda, oh there’s so much to love about the strength and clarity of these two fonts. Based on Chank’s Liquorstore and Nicotine fonts, which have been married and unified here, with a few new twists and turns to their letterforms. GT-Timeless Geometric Bauhaus, anyone? The geometric and minimalist alphabet here is about as clean and straight-forward as a semi-condensed sans can get. ----- All of the fonts in this package are available individually, or save money when you purchase all ten of them as a collection. Download this digital font package from MyFonts today and you'll receive both OpenType and TrueType formats in your download for your desktop computer. Webfont format is also available. (If you'd like to use these fonts as cast-metal letters for exterior, architectural purposes, visit the Gemini website to learn more about how you can find a signage retailer near you.)

The Azbuka™ typeface family has its roots in a fairly pedestrian source. “The idea came in part from an old sign in London that read ‘SPRINKLER STOP VALVE’,” says Dave Farey, designer of the typeface. Like all good sign spotters, Farey took a photograph of the sign and filed it away for possible use in a lettering or typeface design project. In Prague a number of years later, the street signs reminded Farey of the London signage - and his camera came out again. Comparing the two back in his studio, he realized that the signs from London and Prague were not as similar as he initially thought. However, they were enough alike to serve as the foundation for a no-frills, 21st century sans serif typeface family. “I wanted to draw a wide range of weights, italic and condensed designs all in one go,” recalls Farey, “rather than add on to the family later.” His goal was to create a family that could be used for text and display copy, with sufficient weights to provide a broad typographic palette. Indeed, the completed design, created in collaboration with fellow type designer Richard Dawson, consists of twenty typefaces in eight weights ranging from extra light to extra black. The five mid-range designs have complementary italics. Seven condensed designs round out the family. Azbuka’s lighter weights perform remarkably well in blocks of text composition. “They’re clean and legible - and perhaps a little boring,” says Farey, “but they are perfect for copy with a down-to-earth, yet contemporary flavor.” The heavier weights are equally well suited for a variety of display uses. The designs are authoritative but not overbearing and will readily make a strong statement without calling attention to themselves. The condensed weights of Azbuka are ideal for those instances where you have a lot to say - and not much room to say it. The name Azbuka? It’s Russian for “alphabet.” And what more appropriate name could there be for this utilitarian, industrial-strength type family than alphabet? The Azbuka family is available as a suite of OpenType Pro fonts. Graphic communicators can now work with this versatile design while taking advantage of OpenType’s capabilities. The Azbuka Pro fonts also offer an extended character set that supports most Central European and many Eastern European languages