Author's note

Microscan A by Swfte International is a free futuristic fixed-width sans serif with spare monoline construction. Its letters combine squared proportions, softly rounded corners, and deliberate breaks that recall an early computer display or plotted technical lettering.

The segmented strokes echo circuit diagrams and simple interface icons, making the font useful for game graphics, technology branding, and electronic music artwork. Those recurring gaps turn ordinary lettering into part of the screen-based imagery, and their mechanical pattern also suits science-fiction posters and device packaging with a precise, calculated industrial edge.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright ©1994 Swfte International. All rights reserved.
Font family
Microscan A
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Swfte: Microscan A
Full font name
Microscan A
Name table version
Rev 003.0
Postscript font name
MicroscanARegularSwfte
Trademark notice
Microscan is a Trademark of Swfte International, Ltd.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count232
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsLicensed font (protected)
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced