Ballpoint Display iteration

by Matthew | Jan 12, 2024 | art, design, news, process

Ballpoint Display, work-in-progress spec sheet

Continued development on the Ballpoint Display typeface; based on a sign painters font from the early 20th Century it will be a purely display family.

Variations to be completed for the Ballpont Display typeface

Working through a variety of styles to complement the simple face but will allow for a robust set of options to meet most any display needs for the designer. I hope to release this family this quarter from our store, so please follow along for more details.

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