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10,000+ static variants collapsed into five variable axes
Terrassa is a modular display typeface by Nikola Djurek, rooted in the monolinear lettering of technical and architectural drawings. The family comprises three collections—Terrassa, Terrassa Display, and Terrassa Gradient—exploring layered outlines, architectural repetition, and stepped weight transitions. Terrassa Display and Gradient are released as variable fonts spanning five axes, a decision driven by the impracticality of delivering the resulting 10,000-plus static variations. A proportional weight calculator, referencing drafting conventions, allows stroke thickness to remain visually consistent across type sizes.
Set in Terrassa, Terrassa Display, Terrassa Gradient
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- Five variable axes on Terrassa Display and Gradient would yield over 10,000 static font variations, making variable format the only practical delivery method.
- A weight calculator lets designers maintain proportional stroke thickness when scaling type, referencing traditional architectural drafting conventions.
- The family covers Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek scripts with dedicated contributors per script.
- The printed specimen features an essay by Manuel Sesma and a prologue by Nikola Djurek, with specimen design by Manera Estudi.
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