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Newsletter #22 Concrette


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Welcome to the new year!

Our first release of 2024 is a serif collection called Concrette, which has been in the works since 2020. The collection contains three font families, each featuring a different level of contrast.

Concrette with solid foundations!

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The inspiration for this typeface originated while we were crafting our sans-serif counterpart, Dazzed. Intrigued by the challenge, we endeavored to adapt Dazzed's construction principles to a serif framework, incorporating exaggerated arches, while drawing rhythmic and structural inspiration from the iconic Trajan's column typeface.

Concrette’s basic latin set

Roman square capitals on the base of Trajan's Column, 113 AD

Concrette represents the zenith of our journey through serif typeface design, a journey that commenced with Reckless and progressed through Tobias and Teodor. Its design is a synthesis of our cumulative discoveries, akin to the formation of composite materials like concrete.

Includes an extensive range of styles from Thin to Heavy.

The Concrette font family offers a trio of distinct variations: XL, M, and S. The XL variant excels in headlines, boasting substantial stroke contrast, while the S variant, with its muted contrast and robust serifs, is adept for smaller text. The M variant, versatile and balanced, is an ideal choice for a wide range of sizes and applications, particularly at medium scales.

Variable font allows you to adjust the contrast value to the selected font size or printing technique.

Uncover the elegance within the italics: the letters "G, E, F" are adorned with unique swashes, a creative twist directly inspired by the classic design found in the terminals of "V, W, X, Y, Z." A subtle blend of tradition and innovation, just waiting to be explored.

Swashes in italics to get you in the mood.

Our journey across Granada, Spain, on December 2017, not only provided the creative spark for Dazzed but also profoundly influenced the development of the Concrette typeface.

Design: Martin Vácha
Assistance: Tuan Vuong, David Řeřicha
Spacing and Kerning: Igino Marini
First Sketch: Jan 2020, Released: Feb 2024
Variable fonts: 2 files, Axes: Weight, Contrast

Granada, Spain, 16 December 2017

Concrette, synthesis of our cumulative discoveries, akin to the formation of composite materials like concrete.

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offline: concrette bottle

Introducing our latest sports merch: Concrette BOTTLE! We're not just dedicated to designing typefaces, we're also testing our limits with runs, lifts and pushes, while staying hydrated of course. No other reusable bottle is as convenient as our own original!

Thanks to Mimi and Jana for their devoted work during the winter photo shoot. We hope the pull ups and the bottle as solid as concrete warmed you up!

Purchase Concrette BOTTLE

The Concrette BOTTLE is made of recycled Tritan plastic (BPA-free). It is lightweight and has a capacity of 1 litre. Available in black with two print variants – black and white. It has been produced in collaboration with Merchery, a supplier of sustainable products.

Silk-screened and sleek, Concrette BOTTLE is available in black with a choice of black or white prints. Fun secret: it pairs seamlessly with Nalgene caps you may already own.

Purchase Concrette BOTTLE

full Trials

The free trial fonts are identical to the full fonts, except that the word “Trial” appears in the name of each typeface family.

This option allows you to test fonts on your computer and integrate them into your own designs for non-commercial use. Trial fonts are for sketching and internal presentations only. They are not intended for public use or display.

Don’t forget that the full free trial version is for testing purposes only and licenses must be purchased if used in a live project.

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Displaay Type Foundry
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