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FIG Script

<small>FIG</small> Script is a typeface designed by Eric Olson in 2002 for Process Type Foundry.

The name <small>FIG</small> is an acronym for "Frank (Sheeran), Ian (Chai), and Glenn (Chappell) who collaborated in the development of the FIGlet computer program developed to generate text banners, in a variety of typefaces, composed of letters made up of arrangements of smaller <small>ASCII</small> characters. Olson used <small>FIG</small>let in creating his <small>ASCII</small>-based <small>FIG</small> typefaces. Olson describes the <small>FIG</small> types as an "exploration into the generative possibilities type design software and simple grid structures." While suggestion of a raster is clearly visible in the face, a hominess similar to that found in nineteenth century cross-stitched samplers is also found. Many characters have swashes, and the overall effect is reminiscent of cursive.

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References

  • eye. 62/06, Winter 2006. "Practice and Process: Eric Olson." By Deborah Littlejohn, pages 21–24.

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