Special Mention
Aperçu Thai
by Monotype Studio, Colophon Foundry
Script Group:
South East Asian Scripts
Category:
A2 Display Typeface
Typeface Competition:
13th GRANSHAN Type Design Competition 2023/2024
Remarks of the Jury
This design draws inspiration from traditional Thai loopless typefaces, which is a commendable approach. While it explores geometric proportions, some width decisions might benefit from further refinement. Overall, it's an interesting attempt on Loopless design.
Due to the jury's decision, this typeface has been moved from the A1 South East Asian Text Typefaces to A2 South East Asian Display Typefaces Category.
Description of the Typeface by the Submitter
A modern Thai loopless style based on geometric shapes with a slight calligraphic influence drawn from its Latin counterpart. While the overall design is regulated by geometric shapes, individual letterforms still contain nuances that add a contemporary flavor.