Typeface Design for Julien
Over 1,000 glyphs per style, automatically sequenced by OpenType logic
Julien is a unicase geometric display typeface by Peter Biľak, released by Typotheque in 2011. Drawn from elementary shapes and loosely referencing early 20th-century avant-garde aesthetics, it offers over 1,000 glyphs per style with multiple variants of each letter. OpenType logic, scripted by Tal Leming, automatically selects and sequences glyphs to produce distinctive word shapes, while users can override choices manually via a glyph palette.
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Insights
- Pseudo-randomisation for OpenType substitutions was written by contributor Tal Leming, separating scripting authorship from type design.
- Specific rules govern repeated letters within the automatic glyph-selection system.
- Users can override automated glyph choices by inserting preferred alternates directly from the glyph palette, making the system both scripted and manually customisable.
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