Rapid
From construction-site signage to warehouse raves
ST Rapid is a typeface designed by Laurenz Brunner, released by Source Type in 2022. Its construction traces from Swiss Modernist industrial lettering—found on heavy machinery and road-work vehicles—through UK club and rave-scene graphics. The family offers an extreme range of widths and weights, and includes discretionary ligatures and a stylistic set.
Set in ST Rapid
Insights
- The design lineage moves from Swiss no-nonsense Modernist construction logos to industrial-music graphics, then into UK club-scene typography associated with Peter Saville, 8vo, and Designers Republic.
- The family provides an extreme width and weight range.
- Discretionary ligatures and Stylistic Set 1 are confirmed OpenType features, extending expressive control beyond the base character set.
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