Author's note

Discus is a free Unicode display font with a striking system of circular, symbol-like letterforms. Broad rings, solid discs, clipped arcs, and narrow vertical cuts repeat across the design, giving the line a mechanical cadence despite frequent changes in structure.

Its orbit-like shapes can echo diagrams, interface icons, and abstract geometric artwork in science-fiction posters and game graphics. The same visual link makes it useful for electronic-music branding and experimental event identities, where lettering can merge with a symbol system. In publishing, it is best suited to speculative-fiction covers or technology features that treat type as part of the illustration.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Typeface © (your company). 2011. All Rights Reserved
Font family
Discus
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Discus:Version 1.00
Full font name
Discus
Name table version
Version 1.00 March 19, 2011, initial release
Postscript font name
Discus
Description
This font was created using FontCreator 6.2 from High-Logic.com

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-03-19
Revision1
Glyph count236
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced