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.

Ordering Info

Metallophile Sp8 is available for download at the following vendors:

Font Bros

MyFonts.com

FontShop

Veer

FontHaus

Fonts.com

Prices start at US$29 for single fonts with the basic 5-user license. Multi-font packages and other licensing options are available. Single fonts not available from some vendors. Prices may vary. See individual vendors for more information.

Metallophile Sp8 is available for either Macintosh or Windows. Both PostScript Type 1 and TrueType versions of fonts are included.

Read the Font Ordering F.A.Q. for more details about ordering fonts.

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