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Because you can never have enough ball terminals...]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/272170/whoopee_1 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:05:44 +0000
Prog is a condensed, geometric, modular display typeface with a contemporary sci-fi aesthetic. The design draws from a multitude of influences. Specifically I was inspired by: mathematics, Japanese space-rock, the movie MOON (directed by David Bowie's kid), and the Funk King's wonderful molecular work here on FontStruct.

The principle building block for the design is an obtuse angle segment that's cloned, reflected, and rotated to create an entire letter. Mapping the technique to the whole typeface was a challenge and there are some compromises (see D and U). As is frequently the case with these strict modular exercises the T is the stand out ugly duckling.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/291309/prog_4 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:08:33 +0000
A play on brickstacking, 'Brutal' is an experiment in creating a one brick fontstruction for multilayered screen printing. To use this font, you simply need to layer the uppercase alphabet on top of (or underneath) the lowercase alphabet (see below for a sample).

Obviously, it doesn't look like much in the Fontstruct preview.

The inspiration for this typeface came about when I was putting together this Flickr gallery of modular multi-colored lettering.

The first 25 downloads are all mine. It was a hard one to test.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/229735/brutal_exchange_of_a_smug_for_some_faith Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:52:25 +0000
For a full description see Sans Serious I]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/236525/sans_serious_iv Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:54:09 +0000
For a full description see Sans Serious I]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/248121/sans_serious_v_1 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:12:43 +0000
For a full description see Sans Serious I]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/235897/sans_serious_iii Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:24:03 +0000
For a full description see Sans Serious I]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/235909/sans_serious_ii Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:23:37 +0000
The ‘Sans Serious’ Series is a group of tribute typefaces meant to honor Dutch designer and typographer Jurriaan Schrofer.

Along with Wim Crouwel and Josef Albers, Jurrian Schrofer (1926 - 1990) was among the Bauhaus pioneers of grid-based modular typography and design.

Schrofer's work experimented with type, light, and color and focused on mathematical shapes and pattern.

From the book ‘Dutch Type’ by Jan Middendorp:

“Schrofer made several attempts to create complete typefaces - one of which was wittily called Sans serious - but this was never his goal. ‘Is it necessary’, he wrote, ‘to make complete alphabets with upper- and lowercase, figures, diacritics and seriously adorned with a name, when the aim is merely a formal investigation into basic recipes’ Schrofer's domain was never the design of typographic alphabets, to be used by other designers, but always the creation of letterforms ‘made to measure’ as part of his own designs of - mainly - book covers and postage stamps. He created a rectangular alphabet as the basic element of his ever-changing covers - each based of the same grid but colored differently - for a series of scientific books, ‘Les textes sociologiques’ from Mouton Publishers. He made sophisticated pixel-based letters, all drawn by hand, and experimented with photographic screens as a means of distinguishing simplified letterforms from the background. He created logotypes built from custom-made letterforms, based on rectangular grids.”

“In his booklet ‘Letters op maat’ (‘Type made to measure’, 1987), Schrofer presented many of his experimental alphabets from the 1960s and '70s. The booklet was part of a series of goodwill publications edited by Wim Crouwel for Lecturis Printers, Eindhoven.”

Read more from ‘Dutch Type’.

Image from Letters op matt.

More images of Jurriaan Schrofer's work on Flickr:

Schrofer in Total Design book.

Cover for European Journal of Social Psycology

Museumjournaal, design Jurriaan Schrofer

Die Internationale Avant-Garde

Jurriaan Schrofer - Fodor catalog

Note: for all fonts in the ‘Sans Serious’ Series, the alphabet is the same for upper and lowercase.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/235910/sans_serious_i Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:21:30 +0000
Cleaning out the queue. I can't believe this one has been sitting in here for *gulp* eight months! I figure if I don't kick it out now, then it will sit here sequestered for another eight.

The title is inspired by my struggles to space this one properly.

A work in progress. Taking any and all feedback - especially for spacing.

Works best at specific sizes. Enjoy.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/142551/hooligan_2 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:32:26 +0000
Hunstrüct is my first attempt at designing a contemporary blackletter typeface within Fontstruct. The typeface draws inspiration from the long tradition of German Fraktur styled blackletters. The name Hunstrück is taken from a mountain range in Germany called the Hunsrück. Primarily I was aiming to build a face that would work well as a display type for gig posters and larger headlines but as I reworked the typeface I tried to strike a balance between text and display.

Big thanks goes to djnippa for his hard work in spacing this font properly. ]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/203066/hunstruct Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:47:50 +0000
This is a Sessions flavored remix of Saberrider's wonderful Poff font.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/197382/slug Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:37:21 +0000
This is a clone/remix of Micromoog. This font should ONLY be used to set the titles for a bad Michael Bay movie where the plot features an alien breed of energy drink swillin' robots that fight against extreme sport celebrities in an attempt to rid the earth of BMX bikes, skateboards, all neon colors & fun.

Lowercase carries a full set of X-TREME alternates. ]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/202362/micromoog_remix Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:33:59 +0000
Experimenting with reverse glyph building (knockouts) to create a modular monoline font with more fluid, rounded shapes. A work in progress. I would appreciate any and all feedback, suggestions, etc.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/196641/gaga_stencil Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:08:16 +0000
Experimenting with reverse glyph building (knockouts) to create a modular monoline font with more fluid, rounded shapes. A work in progress. I would appreciate any and all feedback, suggestions, etc.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/196695/gaga_regular Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:08:02 +0000
I bought one of those 3D Pin Art things at a garage sale a couple weeks ago. Turns out making 3D impressions of "The Bird" doesn't hold the same cultural currency now as it did when I was in Junior High, so I decided to cash in another way and make some letters.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/172486/pinpression Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:40:14 +0000
Inspired by Em42's 'Dioptical' and various other Fontstructions carrier out by fellow Brothers of the Optical Cloth.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/151288/get_to_the_falcon Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:07:18 +0000
Something fun for a Friday.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/149656/stachestruct Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:42:54 +0000
Loosely based on several styles of letter and numeral forms observed on various aircrafts at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. The museum is home of Howard Hughes Flying Boat H-4 Hercules (aka, the Spruce Goose).

Jetstream is a clone of Perforate. Jetstream's x-height is higher. The uppercase horizontals are narrower. The lowercase 'a' was made two-story. Without the constraints of the perforations, I was able to better center the crossbar of lowercase 'e', 's' and 'x'. Some numerals have also been modified.]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/148297/jetstream Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:36:28 +0000
Loosely based on several styles of letter and numeral forms observed on various aircrafts at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. The museum is home of Howard Hughes Flying Boat H-4 Hercules (aka, the Spruce Goose).]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/135275/perforate_1 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:13:06 +0000
The Factory fontstruction is dedicated to the good folks working to pass the Employment Free Choice Act (EFCA) through the 111th United States Congress. Team up!]]> http://analytics.fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/144525/factory_5 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:56:02 +0000