FIBER FONTS A–Z (U–Z)

Published July 4, 2024

Underlined U set in Uberdank (designed by Alan Cheetham and released through his A Studio) at 825 pt on an Utnefjord 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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V set in V1olet (designed by Carmen Nácher and released by C-Type) at 990 pt on a Vertically-Varied Violet and Violet Stripe background

W set in WT Zaft² C2 (designed by Jacob Wise and Céline Hurka and released by WiseType) at 1,090 pt on a Whipstitch-bound Woodland background

XL X set in Xyla (digitized by Iza W and released by Intellecta Design) at 3,128 pt on a XOXO background

Y set in Yokai Medium (designed by Valerio Monopoli and released by Off Type) at 950 pt on a Yolk background with Yardstick-high loops

Z set in ZNVT21 (designed by Zin Nagao and released by FOZNT) at 1,180 pt on a Zinnia background with Zero-margins

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