FIG Script is a typeface designed by Eric Olson in 2002 for Process Type Foundry.
The name
FIG is an acronym for "Frank (Sheeran), Ian (Chai), and Glenn (Chappell) who collaborated in the development of the
FIGlet
FIGlet is a computer program that generates text banners, in a variety of typefaces, composed of letter (alphabet), letters made up of conglomerations of smaller ASCII characters (see ASCII art). The name derives from "Frank, Ian and Glenn's lette ...
computer program developed to generate text banners, in a variety of typefaces, composed of letters made up of arrangements of smaller
ASCII characters. Olson used
FIGlet in creating his
ASCII-based
FIG typefaces. Olson describes the
FIG types as an "exploration into the generative possibilities type design software and simple grid structures." While suggestion of a raster is clearly visible in the face, a hominess similar to that found in nineteenth century cross-stitched samplers is also found. Many characters have swashes, and the overall effect is reminiscent of cursive.
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See also
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Samples of display typefaces
This list details display typefaces used in typesetting and printing.
See also
*List of monospaced typefaces
* List of sans serif typefaces
*List of script type ...
References
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''eye.'' 62/06, Winter 2006. "Practice and Process: Eric Olson." By Deborah Littlejohn, pages 21–24.
External links
Process Type Foundry's web page on FIG typefaces
Script typefaces
Display typefaces
Typefaces and fonts introduced in 2002
Typefaces designed by Eric Olson