Author's note

Back to the Future 4 by Roland Huse is a free futuristic display font with a striking split between dense dot-matrix texture and smooth, solid geometric forms. Rounded arches and squared joins create broad, machine-like silhouettes across the lettering. The abrupt texture shifts are the defining feature.

The dot fields echo electronic scoreboards and control-panel lights, making the font a natural match for science-fiction posters and game graphics. Its heavier shapes also suit music merchandise and technology event branding. In these settings, the alternating textures can turn a title into an interface panel or illuminated sign rather than ordinary type.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2013 by Roland Huse. All rights reserved.
Font family
back to the future 4
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
RolandHuse: back to the future 4: 2013
Full font name
back to the future 4
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
backtothefuture4
Trademark notice
back to the future 4 is a trademark of Roland Huse.
Manufacturer name
Roland Huse
Designer
Roland Huse
Description
Copyright (c) 2013 by Roland Huse. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2013-02-23
Revision1
Glyph count89
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightUltra-bold
WidthExpanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced