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RM Squarial FS1.0

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by p2pnut
see also RM Squarial 3D by p2pnut


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Description:
An attempt at creating a set based upon each glyph being set in a square (with obvious exceptions such as i, f, 1 etc). The 'Squarial' was the nickname for an old British motorbike - 'The Arial Square Four'
Stats:
336 characters, 77 downloads
Created:
Fri, 16th October, 1:15 PM 2009
Last Edit:
Thu, 12th August, 2:46 PM 2010
Permalink:
http://fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/243135
Tags:
Square, Linear, Thin, Sans, P2pnut
Categories:
Display, Sans Serif
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Discussion

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 2009

So far this has stayed fairly faithful to the concept of creating each glyph within a square (obviously not in the case of characters such as i, l or l). However, this attempt at conformity does leave M, W, m, w looking rather narrow and results in a set that I suspect is a bit aesthetcally challenged.

Should I forsake the square and go for a more balanced look with those troublesome glyphs>

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 2009

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 2009

cayo
cayo Sat, 17th October, 2009

This is so classic and yet so fresh.
Beautiful work, P2pnut.
On behalf of your troublesome glyphs: I would leave the M and W as they are, but change the w and m width to match the UC´s, since you don´t really have to force them into monospace and considering other glyphs variable width like the i or f.
But you still get a tenner from me.

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 2009

w and m changed ... and, while I was at it, a compromise W + 1/2 square width.

aphoria
aphoria Sat, 17th October, 2009

The new m, w, and W are all very good and fit in much better. Good job.

thalamic
thalamic Sun, 18th October, 2009

This is very elegant. :-)

Which is why I feel as though I should offer my ¢0.02. While raising the power of each letter to 2 is admirable, but because you also sometimes discount it for certain glyphs, in the interest of the paying greater dividends to the shareholders, perhaps you could consider widening the M as well too. (I'll bet you couldn't guess that I just got up from doing a Finance assignment, could you? ;)

p2pnut
p2pnut Sun, 18th October, 2009

@thal: Finance,Economics, Budgets, Statistics ... all come from the Devil's backside as far as I am concerned. You have my every sympathy.

The M was one that I was uncertain about and you have helped me make my mind up. Now widened by 1/4 square (1/2 was just too much).

intaglio
intaglio Mon, 19th October, 2009

Oooh! Like! Very sophisticated.

p2pnut
p2pnut Mon, 19th October, 2009

A few alterations - and a couple of additions. I had completely missed several glyphs!

The m, n, p and r have had their 'tails' docked so that they match the rest ... not sure what you call these small ascenders and descenders.

funk_king
funk_king Mon, 19th October, 2009

a simple concept. an outstanding result. congrats.

gferreira_admin
gferreira_admin Fri, 23rd October, 2009

Congratulations! FontStruct Staff have deemed your FontStruction worthy of special mention. “RM Squarial” is now a Top Pick.

p2pnut
p2pnut Fri, 23rd October, 2009

Cheers GF :) and thanks everyone for the positive comments

neurone error
neurone error Sat, 24th April, 2010

All has been said of this absolute masterpiece of yours, so clean, so elegant, so techno but with restraint... I would just have the same minuscule request I have in front of beautiful textfonts with already many many characters : Could you add the e-in-the-o and the E-in-the-O so that I could perfectly write in french ? Thanks in advance.

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 24th April, 2010

O+E and o+e added ... enjoy :)

neurone error
neurone error Sun, 25th April, 2010

Thank you p2p

p2pnut
p2pnut Tue, 27th April, 2010

Extended Latin A added.

firenzemc
firenzemc Tue, 1st June, 2010

nice work, like it!

Phaser Rave
Phaser Rave Sun, 26th June, 2011

Hello. I used this font on a 3D model texture I made. If you would like for me to remove your font I used from my work (which I have given you full credit for), please let me know and I will do so.
http://autonomous-ink.deviantart.com/art/The-Aperture-Science-SPD-215028515

Phaser Rave
Phaser Rave Sun, 26th June, 2011

Err, gramatical error... made it sound as if it were my work that I said I have given you credit for... I'm a bit sleepy at this moment, can you tell?
You know what I meant to type. :P

p2pnut
p2pnut Sun, 26th June, 2011

@Phaser Rave: Glad you found the font useful - it looks good on your SPD :)

Thanks for the credit and link.

meek
meek Sun, 26th June, 2011

@p2pnut nice to see you back on FontStruct!

elmoyenique
elmoyenique Mon, 27th June, 2011

Hello, maestro! Glad to meet you back here!