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Figgins Brute

by Intellecta Design
Individual Styles from $14.90 USD $10.43 USD
30% Off
Complete family of 2 fonts: $29.90 USD $20.93 USD
The Figgins Brute Font Family was designed by Vincent Figgins, Iza W, Paulo W and published by Intellecta Design. Figgins Brute contains 2 styles and family package options. More about this family

Per Style:

$14.95 USD $10.47 USD

Pack of 2 styles:

$29.90 USD $20.93 USD

About the family


"A capital titling face with numerals, erroneously labelled in Figgins specimen book of 1817 as an 'antique' or roman. With a very bold, nearly monoline construction and squared serifs as thick as the main stroke, this type surpassed even the fat face style in blackness, it was popularised by the advent of handbills and early advertising posters, which needed bold type styles to project commercial messages from a distance. A sign-writer friend of mine theorises that the Egyptian style originated with the North African campaigns (hence Egyptian) of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the type historian Ruari McLean also suggests that the Egyptian style originated with signwriters 'block' letters, just like the prototypical (and contemporary) sans serif of Caslon IV." (Ben Archer)

Designers: Vincent Figgins, Iza W, Paulo W

Foundry: Intellecta Design

MyFonts debut: Jun 20, 2007

Figgins Brute

About Intellecta Design

Intellecta Design is a distinguished Brazilian typefoundry committed to typographical research and the revival of ancient typefaces and handwriting styles. By delving into historical churches, museums, antiquaries, and similar institutions, Intellecta Design crafts unique fonts inspired by old books and documents. The foundry boasts an extensive collection of rare catalogues and books from the 16th to 19th centuries, serving as invaluable resources for digitizing lost fonts and uncommon handwriting script models. This level of research is exceptional in Brazil, distinguishing Intellecta Design within the industry. Furthermore, the talented design team at Intellecta Design develops innovative and modern typefaces suitable for a diverse array of applications. The foundry proudly claims to be the creator and owner of the largest typeface library in Latin America, solidifying its status as a key player in the typographic landscape.

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