Author's note

Hammersmith One by Sorkin Type Co. is a free geometric sans serif with broad, sturdy lettering and a clean contemporary profile. Rounded forms soften its otherwise firm silhouette. The lowercase is compact, with open shapes and a brisk, practical rhythm.

Poster design is its strongest setting, especially for cultural events and lively public campaigns. The firm shapes also suit food packaging and music graphics that favor direct lettering with some warmth. In editorial work, it gives section openers and magazine cover lines a friendly modern voice.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2011, Sorkin Type Co. (www.sorkintype.com)
with Reserved Font Name "Hammersmith One".

This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License,
Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at:
http://scripts.sil.org/OFL
Font family
Hammersmith One
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
STC: Hammersmith One: 2011
Full font name
Hammersmith One
Name table version
Version 1.002
Postscript font name
HammersmithOne
Trademark notice
Hammersmith is a trademark of Sorkin Type Co.
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
Hammersmith is a low contrast semi geometric typeface inspired by the UK lettering tradition and showing the quirks of handmade brush written letters. It has been adapted for use as a web type.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-06-17
Revision1
Glyph count252
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced