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May 9, 2005 · New fonts. Authors Top. Forum FAQ. Submit a font Tools . New Aliens. New Aliens by Manfred Klein. in Dingbats > Alien 41,606 downloads 100% Free. Download . NewAliens ...
New alien font! "T", "1" and "4" look out of place, and I feel like the proportions could use a lot of work, looks like you've made it geometrically perfect without accounting for optics, or if you did account then not well enough, for example look at the "U"s next to the other letters, Uppercase "i" also looks out of place.
Don't get me wrong--I love the feel of the font, but those two characters would ruin it for me. The weight hurts, but it really is the angle for me. Especially for aggressive display fonts like yours, the brain takes a moment to learn the rules before it engages with the font, then proceeds.
- Typeface vs. Fonts
- Anatomy of A Typeface
- Formatting
- Typography and Sci-Fi Themes
- Eight “Futuristic” Typefaces
- Resources
While I used the term “sci-fi fonts” in the title of this article, I think it would’ve been better to go with “futuristic typefaces.” That didn’t seem to flow off the tongue as nicely, however, so I went with the former. Perhaps to the surprise of many, these two terms are not entirely interchangeable. A typeface is actually a family of fonts, ofte...
Before we get into the specific fonts to use in a futuristic world, let’s brush up on some typography lingo. You’ll need to understand some of these terms to better understand why certain typefaces work in a science fiction setting while others don’t.
In addition to all of the individual elements of a typeface, there are a number of formatting options when working with type, including leading, kerning, andtracking, just to name a few. Formatting is a large part of the design process and will help achieve some interesting looks to match a science fiction theme, which I’ll discuss in further detai...
There are many themes in the science fiction genre—loneliness, isolation, abandonment, curiosity, wonder, open space, immortality, imminent danger, etc. Title designers can use typography on-screen to help communicate and highlight these themes. As I mentioned earlier, title designers have the added challenge of making a typeface look futuristic. W...
Futura
Modern and classic, Futura is a geometric sans-serif typeface created by Paul Renner. It is based on geometric shapes that became representative of visual elements of the Bauhaus design style of 1919–33. The name of this typeface already implies that it would be a popular fit for any sci-fi film set in the future, and indeed it is. In fact, it was rumored to be Stanley Kubrick’s all-time favorite font. Futura can be found throughout Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odysseyon title cards, computer scre...
Eurostile Bold Extended
Designed in the early 1950s as a modern interpretation of sans serif letterforms, Eurostilewas initially called Microgramma and was drawn as an all-cap typeface. Nearly ten years after its creation, lowercase characters were added. The design was completed in 1962 and renamed Eurostile. Microgramma and Eurostile were both released originally as fonts of handset metal type. Later they were interpreted as fonts for phototypesetting, dry transfer letterings and finally as digital fonts. As Dave...
Pump Demi
Again, another lovely find from Dave Addey at Typeset in the Future. If you’re looking for something a little different, perhaps in the futuristic-yet-retro category, then check out Pump Demi. This typeface is on the back of Captain Dallas’ jacket in Ridley Scott’s Alien. Who else wants a Nostromo jacket? I certainly do.
So there you have it! Eight fonts to get you started on your next science fiction project. By the way, if you’re a fan of typography in sci-fi, then you no doubt have heard of Dave Addey. I would remiss not point you in the direction of his website, Typeset in the Future. He’s also currently working on his Typeset In The Futurebook, which is set fo...
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tchalikias. Is there a MU/TH/UR 6000 font available? I can get pretty good results with some tinkering of Berthold City Light in Photoshop, but it isn't 100% accurate. Haven't found any MU/TH/UR fonts online. Has anyone attempted creating their own font from screenshots of the original film? http://imgur.com/0eVtjaG. Add a Comment. Sort by: rxse7en
For the Alien poster and opening sequence the font used is a disjointed version of Helvetica Black specifically designed with the letters broken into pieces and the space between them ‘unsettling’. Helvetica a neo-grotesque typeface influenced by its predecessor Akzidenz Grotesk was developed in 1957 by Max Miedinger.
