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by p2pnut
see also RM Squarial 3D by p2pnut


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Description:
An attempt at creating a set based upon each glyph being set in a square (with obvious exceptions such as i, f, 1 etc). The 'Squarial' was the nickname for an old British motorbike - 'The Arial Square Four'
Stats:
207 characters, 27 downloads
Created:
Fri, 16th October, 1:15 PM 2009
Last Edit:
Mon, 19th October, 11:39 AM 2009
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http://fontstruct.fontshop.com/fontstructions/show/243135
Tags:
Square, Linear, Thin, Sans, P2pnut
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Discussion

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 4:15 PM

So far this has stayed fairly faithful to the concept of creating each glyph within a square (obviously not in the case of characters such as i, l or l). However, this attempt at conformity does leave M, W, m, w looking rather narrow and results in a set that I suspect is a bit aesthetcally challenged.

Should I forsake the square and go for a more balanced look with those troublesome glyphs>

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 4:16 PM

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 4:17 PM

cayo
cayo Sat, 17th October, 6:44 PM

This is so classic and yet so fresh.
Beautiful work, P2pnut.
On behalf of your troublesome glyphs: I would leave the M and W as they are, but change the w and m width to match the UC´s, since you don´t really have to force them into monospace and considering other glyphs variable width like the i or f.
But you still get a tenner from me.

p2pnut
p2pnut Sat, 17th October, 10:43 PM

w and m changed ... and, while I was at it, a compromise W + 1/2 square width.

aphoria
aphoria Sat, 17th October, 11:37 PM

The new m, w, and W are all very good and fit in much better. Good job.

thalamic
thalamic Sun, 18th October, 3:39 PM

This is very elegant. :-)

Which is why I feel as though I should offer my ¢0.02. While raising the power of each letter to 2 is admirable, but because you also sometimes discount it for certain glyphs, in the interest of the paying greater dividends to the shareholders, perhaps you could consider widening the M as well too. (I'll bet you couldn't guess that I just got up from doing a Finance assignment, could you? ;)

p2pnut
p2pnut Sun, 18th October, 6:59 PM

@thal: Finance,Economics, Budgets, Statistics ... all come from the Devil's backside as far as I am concerned. You have my every sympathy.

The M was one that I was uncertain about and you have helped me make my mind up. Now widened by 1/4 square (1/2 was just too much).

intaglio
intaglio Mon, 19th October, 5:09 AM

Oooh! Like! Very sophisticated.

p2pnut
p2pnut Mon, 19th October, 1:24 PM

A few alterations - and a couple of additions. I had completely missed several glyphs!

The m, n, p and r have had their 'tails' docked so that they match the rest ... not sure what you call these small ascenders and descenders.

funk_king
funk_king Mon, 19th October, 3:12 PM

a simple concept. an outstanding result. congrats.

gferreira
gferreira Fri, 23rd October, 2:19 PM

Congratulations! FontStruct Staff have deemed your FontStruction worthy of special mention. “RM Squarial” is now a Top Pick.

p2pnut
p2pnut Fri, 23rd October, 3:39 PM

Cheers GF :) and thanks everyone for the positive comments