Author's note

Daela Bold by Martin Wenzel is a free techno display font built from stark angular strokes and sharply cut geometric forms. Its letters combine very tall verticals with compact blocky sections, producing a silhouette that feels both mechanical and slightly cryptic. Repeated right angles and narrow gaps recall modular lettering assembled from metal bars.

Its industrial, electronic character makes it a convincing choice for music posters, game graphics, streetwear branding, and packaging tied to hardware or futuristic products, where the squared construction can echo circuitry, panels, or technical diagrams. It is strongest in a logo that needs a coded, machine-made edge.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 1993-2008 by Martin Wenzel. All rights reserved.
Font family
Daela-Bold
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
FONTLAB:OTFEXPORT
Full font name
Daela-Bold
Name table version
001.000
Postscript font name
Daela-Bold
Trademark notice
Daela-Bold is a trademark of Martin Wenzel.
Manufacturer name
Martin Wenzel
Description
Copyright (c) 1993-2008 by Martin Wenzel. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2008-04-17
Revision1
Glyph count210
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureBold
Complete pack contains 3 font weights listed below:
DaelaBol.otf
DaelaBoo.otf
DaelaIta.otf