Author's note

Articulada by Thales L. Aquino is a free decorative display font built from stout, rounded segments that meet at conspicuous joint-like overlaps. Tiny circular marks resemble rivets or screw heads, giving the letters the look of an articulated construction toy rather than conventional solid forms.

A children's museum could use this lettering for a lively mechanical identity that connects exhibits with its gift shop. It also suits puzzle packaging and playful event posters. The hinged shapes can become part of a toy brand's graphic system, echoing movable parts in illustrations and assembly diagrams across labels and merchandise for young families.

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Each character in Articulada is formed from three pieces. Their heights vary between letters, and their endings are designed to emphasize motor skills.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2013 by Thales L. Aquino. All rights reserved.
Font family
Articulada
Font subfamily
Medium
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;pyrs;Articulada-Medium
Full font name
Articulada Medium
Postscript font name
Articulada-Medium
Trademark notice
Articulada Medium is a trademark of Thales L. Aquino.
Manufacturer name
Thales L. Aquino
Description
Copyright (c) 2013 by Thales L. Aquino. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2013-02-20
Revision1
Glyph count116
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced