Metallophile Sp 8
Metallophile Sp 8 (2003) is a faithful facsimile of an 8-point sans serif typeface as set on a 1940s-vintage hot metal typesetting machine. The effect is very different from its cousin, Futura, which is coldly precise in its modern digital renditions. Hot metal faces were designed for specific point sizes, while modern digital faces take a one-font-for-all-sizes approach. Metallophile Sp 8 captures some of the characteristic warmth of hot metal, which is particularly refreshing in such a seemingly geometric design.
Type Specimen PDFs:
Metallophile Sp 8
Light
Metallophile Sp 8
Light Italic
Note: The samples shown onscreen cannot adequately convey the look and feel of these fonts when used on a high-resolution output device. Best used from 7 to 9 points.