| pronouns | they/them |
| type foundry | https://www.prologuetype.co |
| portfolio | https://www.elliscarsonjones.com |
The display style of this WIP has descenders that, with my current metrics, extend past the 1000 unit frame.
I think my options are:
- Let the descenders hang outside of the space.
- Shrink the x-height so that it all fits, but then I'd also have to shrink the text style's x-height, and the whole font would look small compared to other fonts at the same point size.
- Shorten the descenders, and sacrifice one of the defining features of the font.
Would love any advice or other ideas anyone has!
Posthumous is out now! A variable blackletter script with gloopy round corners and lots of OpenType features, this type family has been such a labor of love. I'm so excited to share it with you all!
Learn more about it, download a PDF specimen, or purchase a license → https://www.prologuetype.co/posthumous.
My type foundry, Prologue Type, officially launches tomorrow! My first typeface, Posthumous, is a variable blackletter script. I could not be more excited for this release!
Posthumous update 2/5:
I'm making the PDF specimen, which means we're very close to release—and the launch of my type foundry, Prologue Type! Coming later this week. Or maybe next week.
Posthumous update 1/20/25:
✅ All letters (incl. language support) have been drawn!
Still to do:
[] Kerning for .isol forms
[] Draw some more symbols (mostly currency symbols left)
[] Double check that my OpenType features actually work
[] Double check variable axis for issues
