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Biome™

by Crossgrove Studio
Individual Styles from $29.99 USD
Complete family of 42 fonts: $419.99 USD
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The Biome Font Family was designed by Carl Crossgrove and published by Crossgrove Studio. Biome contains 42 styles and family package options.

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Biome Pro CFF Complete Family Pack

 42 fonts

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$9.99 USD

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$419.99 USD

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In the sketches that formed the basis for his typeface Biome, Crossgrove experimented with inner and outer shapes in different styles, adapted letters to the form of the super-ellipse, and added curves only to remove these again. His challenge was to find a harmonious and coherent approach that provided sufficient contrast with existing fonts. Biome is essentially in the sans serif tradition and the letters exhibit only minor variations in terms of line thickness. There is still a suggestion of the super-ellipse at many points, but this never becomes the predominant design factor. While most of the terminals of the vertical strokes are only slightly rounded, the horizontals and diagonals have pronounced arches and it is these that basically determine the round and soft character of the typeface. The more unconventionally shaped letters, such as the lowercase 'g' with its two semi-open counters and the 'k' and 'x' with their crossbars, provide Biome with an individual personality. And this effect is emphasized by the generously rounded links in the 'v' and 'w' and the uppercase 'M' and 'N'. Biome has been designed as a typeface super-family. From the near hairline Extra Light to the amply proportioned Ultra, there are seven clearly differentiated weights and three tracking widths. There are oblique italic versions of all variants. The range includes small caps and numeral sets containing lowercase and uppercase digits. With its available range of characters, Biome can be used to set texts in all Eastern European languages. Although the remarkable individuality of Biome is most clearly apparent in the larger point sizes, this typeface is not just suitable for producing headlines and logos. Biome's elegant visual effects mean that it is equally comfortable in short texts while its large x-height and generous counters make it readily legible even in the small font sizes. Biome is a contemporary typeface that employs mid-20th century futurist elements which ironically give it a retro feel.

Designers: Carl Crossgrove

Publisher: Crossgrove Studio

Foundry: Crossgrove Studio

Design Owner: Monotype

MyFonts debut: Jun 29, 2012

Biome™ is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

About Crossgrove Studio

Crossgrove Studio is the design studio of Carl Crossgrove. The Studio produces textile designs, tile, lighting, ceramics and furniture as well as typefaces, lettering and alphabet systems. Crossgrove's background is in printmaking, drawing, lettering, book arts and typography, as well as various crafts like ceramics, glasswork, paper marbling, papermaking and textile design. His typefaces reveal an organic and humanist approach, and a high degree of craft. Super-families and display designs, immersive text and advertising families, Crossgrove's type design work covers a wide range of styles and purposes.

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