MisMatch
A typeface inspired by an accidental calligraphic stroke, combining traditional script with a modern twist.
Role: Type Designer
Tools: Glyphs, Illustrator, InDesign
Course
Types of Art
Goffredo Puccetti, Instructor
MisMatch is a typeface inspired by an accident in my calligraphic practice, in which the letter ‘e’ developed a mismatched joint on its top edge. Although the style of the type is visually traditional and script-like, the energy created by the mismatched joint adds a modern touch to this style.
The typeface is currently paused, so only the lowercase glyphs are shown.
Building from the ‘e’
When creating the typeface, I made all the other letters based on the letter ‘e’. Yet not all the letters have the mismatched joint; instead, they mimic the sudden angle shift in the mismatched joint. In this sense, this ensures the type, when together, does not become too overwhelming to the reader.