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Departure Mono: a modern pixel font

Departure Mono: a modern pixel font

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Departure Mono

https://departuremono.com/

A monospaced pixel font with a lo-fi, techy vibe.

Departure Mono
PEPSI® Unveils a New Logo and Visual Identity, Marking the Iconic Brand's Next Era

PEPSI® Unveils a New Logo and Visual Identity, Marking the Iconic Brand's Next Era

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https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/press-release/pepsi-unveils-a-new-logo-and-visual-identity-marking-the-iconic-brands-next-era03282023/

I made my own front! XD Font

I made my own front! XD Font

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GitHub - jeff-hykin/xd-font: 💾 ✅ A custom ligature font based on Iosevka, because Font Fira is for casuals

https://github.com/jeff-hykin/xd-font

💾 ✅ A custom ligature font based on Iosevka, because Font Fira is for casuals - GitHub - jeff-hykin/xd-font: 💾 ✅ A custom ligature font based on Iosevka, because Font Fira is for casuals

GitHub - jeff-hykin/xd-font: 💾 ✅ A custom ligature font based on Iosevka, because Font Fira is for casuals
Where do you go to find fonts?

Where do you go to find fonts?

I'm currently on the lookout for something quite specific:

  • Old style serif
  • Fairly heavy (not light at least)
  • Low contrast
  • Close to upright axis

I'm hoping those terms make sense, I'm not an expert :)

Where would you go for specific requirements like this? Most websites I find only have basic filters like serif/sans serif. Any suggestions for where to look, or maybe you know a nice font that fits what I listed above?

I love the fonts in Rollerdrome, including Eurostile and Planer.

I love the fonts in Rollerdrome, including Eurostile and Planer.

Meet Microsoft Office’s new default font: Aptos (theverge.com)

Meet Microsoft Office’s new default font: Aptos (theverge.com)

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Meet Microsoft Office’s new default font: Aptos

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/13/23793428/microsoft-aptos-new-default-font-office-365

It’s the first change to the Office default font in more than 15 years.

Meet Microsoft Office’s new default font: Aptos
Shakespeare Serif - an experimental font based on the First Folio

Shakespeare Serif - an experimental font based on the First Folio

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Shakespeare Serif - an experimental font based on the First Folio

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2023/07/shakespeare-serif-a-new-font-based-on-the-first-folio/

Disclaimer! Work In Progress! See source code. I recently read this wonderful blog post about using 17th Century Dutch fonts on the web. And, because I'm an idiot, I decided to try and build something similar using Shakespeare's first folio as a template. Now, before setting off on a journey, it is worth seeing if [...]

Shakespeare Serif - an experimental font based on the First Folio