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ChessType.ttf
ChessType Font
Author's note
ChessType by Carl Krull is a free pixel display font built from evenly sized square tiles. Its blocky letters resemble patterns assembled on a chessboard, with rigid right angles, open gaps, and a distinctly digital silhouette.
Designers working on retro games and technology-themed events can use it for title screens, posters, and merchandise, where the tiled construction connects easily with grids, game boards, and low-resolution graphics. In publishing, it suits puzzle books or gaming magazines, turning cover lines into part of the board-like artwork rather than ordinary typography.
Designers working on retro games and technology-themed events can use it for title screens, posters, and merchandise, where the tiled construction connects easily with grids, game boards, and low-resolution graphics. In publishing, it suits puzzle books or gaming magazines, turning cover lines into part of the board-like artwork rather than ordinary typography.
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Character map
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2008 by Carl Krull. All rights reserved.
Font family
ChessType
Font subfamily
ChessType
Unique subfamily identification
CarlKrull: ChessType ChessType: 2008
Full font name
ChessType
Name table version
Version 1.000 2008 initial release
Postscript font name
ChessType
Trademark notice
ChessType ChessType is a trademark of Carl Krull.
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
ChessType is a black & white squared LCD pixel font. ChessType is created by Carl Krull. www.carlkrull.com - note: § + $ have been replaced with a filled and unfilled vertical pixelated line of space. ` + ± have been replaced with dotted vertical lines in opposition to one another. The $,§,± and ` still exist in the font-file, but in strange locations!
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2008-11-13
Revision1
Glyph count228
Units per Em1080
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
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