Author's note

Pica Hole SIM by Apostrophe is a free geometric dingbats font built from square grids, checkerboard blocks, and sharp diagonal cuts. The visible set feels modular and graphic rather than ornamental, with repeated tiles that break apart into wedges, corners, and stepped patterns that look halfway between signage fragments and pixel mosaics.

It fits poster systems, editorial dividers, packaging bands, zine covers, and motion title cards where a free font can supply rhythm without turning into illustration. The pieces work well for borders, corner devices, and short graphic accents because the square modules and sliced diagonals keep every arrangement crisp and deliberate.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
© Apostrophe. All rights reserved. Distribute freely. apostrofe@mail.com
Font family
Pica Hole - SIM
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Apostrophe('): Pica Hole - SIM: 2000
Full font name
Pica Hole - SIM
Name table version
Version 1.0; 2000;
Postscript font name
PicaHole-SIM
Designer
Apostrophe (')
Description
© Apostrophe. All rights reserved. Distribute freely. apostrofe@mail.com

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2000-06-30
Revision1
Glyph count92
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSymbolic
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced