FONT TIERS
We have designated two “font tiers” as an organizational tool as newer and older designs emerge and re-emerge in the catalog.
Double Nickles:
Double Nickel fonts feature extended character sets that are ≥ the Adobe Latin 3 specification and contain more design precision, in terms of spacing, kerning, and/or features. The name references the Minutemen, a band from San Pedro, California who played a brand of punk rock that was multifaceted and precise.
12XUs:
12XU fonts feature basic character sets that are ≤ the Adobe Latin 1 specification and contain more design experimentation, in terms of outlines, spacing, kerning, and/or features. The name is in reference to Wire, a band from London, England who played a brand of punk rock that was sparse and edgy.