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Orientala

by Tantos Type
Individual Styles from $30.00 USD
The Orientala Font Family was designed by and published by Tantos Type. Orientala contains 1 styles.

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About the family


Orientala revives Edward Johnston’s foundational calligraphy with a reversed contrast twist—thick horizontals and thin verticals—creating a surreal yet balanced tension. It merges humanist warmth with avant-garde disruption.

Why It Stands Out:

  • Defiant Elegance: Subverts traditional stroke logic while retaining readability.

  • Versatile Mood: Works for both poetic subtlety and bold statements.

Best Uses:

  • Editorial headlines (literary journals, cultural critiques)

  • Provocative branding (art books, indie music packaging)

  • Short text with impact (posters, quotes)

Pairings:

  • Neutral sans-serifs (like Johnston’s own Underground) for contrast

  • Monospaced fonts for rhythmic tension

Technical Notes:

  • Styles: Regular, Reversed Contrast variant

  • Supports Latin script with quirky ligatures (see “abcdefinihim” sample)

Backstory:
Born from a desire to warp tradition, Orientala nods to Johnston’s legacy while embracing the uncanny—like a calligraphic glitch in time.

Designers:

Publisher: Tantos Type

Foundry: Tantos Type

Design Owner: Tantos Type

MyFonts debut: Apr 24, 2025

Orientala

About Tantos Type

Tantos Type specializes in crafting distinctive, contemporary typefaces that balance innovation with practicality. Our carefully designed fonts support Latin scripts and cater to both professional and experimental projects—ideal for branding, editorial, and digital applications. Each release undergoes rigorous testing to ensure quality and versatility.

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