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Nib Variable

by Studio Dries Wiewauters
Individual Styles from $288.00 USD
Complete family of 2 fonts: $576.00 USD
The Nib Variable Font Family was designed by Dries Wiewauters and published by Studio Dries Wiewauters. Nib Variable contains 2 styles and family package options. More about this family

Nib Variable Family Package

2 fonts

Best Value!

Per Style:

$288.00 USD

Pack of 2 styles:

$576.00 USD

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

Foundry: Studio Dries Wiewauters

Original Foundry: Colophon Foundry

MyFonts debut: May 6, 2024

Nib Variable

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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