Conference Talk

AUTHENTIC

There Are No Ethical Fonts Under Capitalism

Notes on Authentic Sans, a typeface intended for situations where Oriya Sangam MN seems too sophisticated and LiHei Pro too vulgar, or vice versa. Authentic Sans explores the semiotic and aesthetic idiosyncrasies of the anonymous Latin glyphs included with CJK system fonts; the typeface aims to subvert the Eurocentric standards of typographic quality and refinement. Distributed freely under the WTFPL, Authentic Sans is a reflection of the studio praxis: expanding and redefining the visual and cultural boundaries of default systems.

This talk is scheduled to take place , 2024, at New York time (/UTC) as part of the main Typographics conference. Conference registration is required to attend in person.

About AUTHENTIC

AUTHENTIC

AUTHENTIC (Christina Janus and Desmond Wong) is an image-making and typography practice operating at the intersection of graphics, design, language, ideology, culture, and authenticity.

 authentic.website
 @veryauthentic

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Monotype Google Fonts Typotheque

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Frere-Jones Adobe Klim Type Foundry Glyphs Dual Type Emigre Fonts TYPETR Universal Thirst HEX Projects Black [Foundry] Maryland Institute College of Art

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