FIBER FONTS A–Z (N–T)

Published July 3, 2024

Nugget-sized N set in NaN Spaceland Bold (designed by Jack Llewellyn and released by NaN) at 308 pt on a Neptune Horizon background

FIBER FONTS A–Z is a personal project that focuses on intentionality, materiality, and typography. It was unveiled during the popular Instagram challenge, 36 Days of Type (2024).

The project illustrates the alphabet through 26 handmade punch needle rugs – each adhering to the rule that its chosen adjective, typeface, and yarn color all start with the letter depicted on it. To highlight the gender imbalance within typography, I challenged myself to select typefaces purposefully and to seek out those designed by female typographers. In total, 16 female designers and 16 male designers created the 26 typefaces featured in this alphabet.

To help amplify female voices in type, check out my research (Google Docs).
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O set in Orkyd (designed and released by Anna Sing) at 1,205 pt Outlined in Off White on an Orchid background

P set in PicNic (designed by Mariel Nils and co-released by Velvetyne and NoFoundry) at 880 pt on a PNG Pale Gray and Paper White background

Quoted Q set in Quarantype Hopscotch (designed by Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini and released by Zetafonts) at 670 pt on a Quiet Time background

R set in Ready Active Light (designed by Lucas Descroix and Benjamin Dumond) at 1,655 pt on a Royal background with Round corners

Subtly-Striped S set in Sabre Black (designed by Gareth Hague and released via his Alias foundry) at 1,665 pt on a Sunset background

Turned-over T set in TT Geekette Muscles (designed by Vika Usmanova and available from TypeTrends) at 1,213 pt on a Tobacco background

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