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Bombs and Men

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by Frodo7
see also Bombs and Men 2 by Frodo7


Details

Description:
A modular blocky typeface. The capitals are made of bombs, the lower case letters are made of human figures, the rest is made of white crosses. Limited character set.
Stats:
100 characters, 41 downloads
Created:
Mon, 31st August, 4:36 PM 2009
Last Edit:
Sun, 8th January, 6:21 PM 2012
Permalink:
http://fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/220229
Tags:
Display, Wwii
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Discussion

Frodo7
Frodo7 Mon, 31st August, 2009

On 1st September 1939 Germany invaded Poland, a peaceful country that never attacked or threatened its neighbours. The ensuing events lead to a global military conflict lasting for 6 years and costing an estimated 60 million lives. Bombs and Men is my memorial to those who perished needlessly.

I should have used a lot more bombs/human figures/crosses to illustrate the vast scale of that calamity. But I had to consider the limitations of FS. I've managed to create a version you can download in one piece.

Frodo7
Frodo7 Mon, 31st August, 2009

Frodo7
Frodo7 Mon, 31st August, 2009

p2pnut
p2pnut Mon, 31st August, 2009

This is very moving. As a font it is excellent; as a concept it is a most noble and touching tribute. The sample goes beyond nationalities or borders and reminds us of the terrible loss that war engenders.

I raise my coffee cup in a toast to Frodo7.

funk_king
funk_king Mon, 31st August, 2009

this works on many levels. you have masterfully used your excellent icons to construct a remarkable set. the glyphs are effectively designed to convey both the enormity of what it is they represent and the urgency of the message. outstanding. your samples are great.

cayo
cayo Tue, 1st September, 2009

10 for the concept +
10 for the icons +
10 for the glypsh +
10 for the sampler =
very well done!

gferreira_admin
gferreira_admin Fri, 4th September, 2009

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

chavez ravine
chavez ravine Sat, 5th September, 2009

Take the 10/10. It's top pick with all reason.

Frodo7
Frodo7 Mon, 28th September, 2009

Minor upgrade: some special characters added.