Originally commissioned in 1979 as a new corporate typeface for Volkswagen AG, the VAG Rounded™ family’s geometric sans letterforms feature distinct rounded terminals, imparting the design with a friendly, approachable demeanor. With its design...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 15, 2024
In creating Vectora, Adrian Frutiger was influenced by American Gothic styles, especially those of Morris F. Benton’s Franklin Gothic and News Gothic. Vectora is light and balanced, giving text legibility and a harmonious appearance.
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 15, 2024
Cuadrifonte was freely inspired by the lettering from a 1917 poster – the only recorded poster designed by the architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld. It is a hand-drawn bold and boxy typeface, available...
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2022
Xylo Sans letterforms are based on a typeface from Miller & Richard type foundry, from circa 1911. They are presented here with a rough wood texture, in two xylographic flavors.
by Staff · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 19, 2024
First, the important information…Nori is a hand-lettered typeface that contains over 1100 glyphs, 250 ligatures, 487 alternate characters, 125+ swash and titling alternates, lining and old style numerals. To make sure it is perfectly...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified March 18, 2021
University Roman is based on Speedball hand-lettering. Designed at the Letraset Type Studio in 1983, University Roman is notable for its narrow capitals with crossbars that sit well above the median line. This unique...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified December 28, 2024
Brian Strysko, a graphic design student at California Polytechnic State University, came up with an idea for a typeface crafted from everyday gadgets and tools. After much poking around in do-it-yourself” books and friends’...
by · Published May 26, 2015
· Last modified May 17, 2024