Author's note

Candal by Vernon Adams is a free heavy sans serif with broad, tightly fitted letters and a blunt, poster-like silhouette. Subtle asymmetries in the curves and changing stroke widths keep the dense forms from feeling mechanical, especially around the rounded lowercase letters.

Posters are its clearest setting, where the compact spacing and oversized forms can turn a brief message into a solid graphic element. The same assertive construction suits festival signage, food packaging, and music merchandise, giving each a recognizable brand voice with a slightly offbeat edge.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2011 by vernon adams. All rights reserved.
Font family
Candal
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
vernonadams: Candal: 2011{
Full font name
Candal
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
Candal
Trademark notice
Candal is a trademark of vernon adams.
Manufacturer name
vernon adams
Designer
Description
Copyright (c) 2011 by vernon adams. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-07-15
Revision1
Glyph count353
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightExtra-bold
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced