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Individual Styles from $60.00 USD
Complete family of 12 fonts: $576.00 USD
The Nib Font Family was designed by Dries Wiewauters and published by Studio Dries Wiewauters. Nib contains 12 styles and family package options.

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About the family


Although originally Nib was triggered by a stone carving Dries Wiewauters spotted in Denmark, the final family is a blend of multiple influences. Initially developed for the MSK — the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium — in close collaboration with Ruud Ruttens, the head of their design department, Nib is now available for licensing.

Both the serifs and idiosyncratic overhanging forms such as the «f», «j» and «y» give it an elegant, yet eccentric quality. There are multiple different gestures occurring, some based on calligraphy, others from stone-carving, which together create a symbiosis that balances many opposite qualities. Nib strives to be both friendly and aggressive in the same moment, thus allowing it to be molded and applied to a wide range of contexts.

Designers: Dries Wiewauters

Publisher: Studio Dries Wiewauters

Foundry: Studio Dries Wiewauters

Design Owner: Studio Dries Wiewauters

MyFonts debut: May 6, 2024

Nib

About Studio Dries Wiewauters

Studio Dries Wiewauters is an independent type design practice known for its sharp, characterful fonts that balance clarity with wit. This type was formerly part of Colophon Foundry's collection of fonts. This suite of fonts is marked by careful detailing, inventive rhythm, and a distinct sense of personality. With a portfolio spanning both utilitarian and idiosyncratic designs, the foundry stands out for its ability to merge precision with playfulness, offering tools that enrich identity and storytelling alike.

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