Favorite FontStructions from maksuihin (Sorted by Sharing Date)

“Exquisit Caps” by laynecom

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:17:02 +0000

Update 2016/07/29: Exquisit Caps now with lower case and adjusted letter width.

“Sajou 601 large” by darkgreen_orange

Tue, 12 May 2015 22:43:02 +0000

Gorgeous, isn't it? This is a reproduction of a cross-stitch pattern from the French series of embroidery books "Maison Sajou". It dates to around the turn of the 20th century. After seeing such a beautiful, ornate pattern, I just had to convert this one to a font, a process that took several months. The design is made of intricate flower buds, stems, leaves, and check patterns. The design of the letters is similar throughout the pattern, however no two letters have exactly the same layout (for example, flower buds are facing a slightly different angle). Each letter is intertwined with a branch that winds its way up the letter, and features representations of leaflets and berries. The 'I' and 'W' were not present in the original design. 'J' doubles as 'I' and 'W' is a rotated 'M'. While I would love to make up numerals based on the current letters, it would be a daunting task as each letter is about a 100x100 size grid. Anyone is welcome to clone this font and give it a shot. This pattern was found on http://patternmakercharts.blogspot.com/2010/11/sajou-no-601.html . There are lots of Sajou and other embroidery patterns there.

“RM Basic Serif” by p2pnut

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:24:10 +0000

Another attempt at a classical serif face.

“Apostle XIII” by WasteOfPaper

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:58:22 +0000

This Fonstruction was created in my first year studying graphic design at UWE. The design brief was to create a typeface using the key word; 'ornate'. I have taken heavy influence from gothic fonts and architecture, looking in particular at religion and religious texts. For more information please visit my website at http://wasteofpaper.co.uk/wordpress I welcome all comments and constructive criticism, thank you :)