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SomaSkript

SomaSkript

by ArtyType
Individual Styles from $29.00 USD
Complete family of 4 fonts: $69.00 USD
SomaSkript Font Family was designed by published by ArtyType. SomaSkript contains 4 styles and family package options.

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About SomaSkript Font Family


SomaSkript is a natural extension to the basic Somatype font design, adding more variety to the family, all of which have similar features. Basically, by widening the uprights and maintaining the thin cross-bars it takes on more of a script-like quality, hence the name. Slanting the letters reinforces the script illusion and consequently brings a broader application to the font’s original format. When designing the Somatype alphabet originally, I always envisaged maximizing on its potential by creating an incised version. This variation not only emphasizes the implied script qualities within the name but brings out the softer, feminine side of the typeface. This evolutionary process creates a different looking font altogether and in turn the slanted version emphasizes the elegant quality even more so.

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Publisher: ArtyType

Foundry: ArtyType

Design Owner: ArtyType

MyFonts debut: Oct 10, 2012

SomaSkript

About ArtyType

ArtyType is the foundry of highly acclaimed illustrator, designer, artist and author James Marsh and the publishing vehicle for his distinctive typographic designs. ArtyType fonts are unique, occasionally experimental, but always very usable. Hence they're never generic or boring! The library features dozens of eye-catching families, including versatile modern text faces, colourful scripts and cutting-edge headline fonts. This growing collection of hand-tuned and versatile fonts provides fantastic design options for any design project. Moreover the range of weights and font styles offers designers real choice.James Marsh has earned international status as a highly acclaimed illustrator, designer, artist and author. Marsh was a former studio manager at Decca Records, and retains strong links with the music industry. At Ink Studios he collaborated on high profile projects for The Beatles & Andy Warhol before forming his own studio.Marsh’s art has adorned countless posters and magazine covers, most notably Time Magazine on numerous occasions. Furthermore, his cover artwork has embellished books by leading authors such as Ray Bradbury, Lewis Carroll, Shakespeare, J.G. Ballard and many more.High profile recording artists boasting album covers designed by Marsh include Jamiroquai & Erasure. James is probably most fondly associated with the seminal 1980’s band Talk Talk however. Their complete catalogue of iconic sleeves were produced by Marsh, so seek out his classic prints if you're a fan.

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