Author's note

Pixcel by TracerTong is a free dot-matrix pixel font with the look of an oversized LED sign. Its circular lights create broad, irregular silhouettes and generous internal gaps, with several characters taking on a loose, almost pictorial shape rather than a rigid terminal face.

An arcade, retro game studio, or electronic music label could use it for branding, merchandise, and event posters that recall scoreboards, cabinet displays, and homemade light panels. In digital graphics, the scattered round marks can become part of a blinking interface or animated sign, linking the lettering directly to buttons, indicator lamps, and simple screen imagery.

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1 April 2012

- Made minor cosmetic changes to Pixcel.
- Added the Phat font and uploaded the correct Dotmatrix font, replacing the original Phat font.

The included README files contain further details.

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Character map

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Basic Latin - Character map

Basic font information

Copyright notice
tracertong.co.uk
Font family
Pixcel
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
TracerTong: Pixcel: 2012
Full font name
Pixcel
Name table version
1.2 - March 2012
Postscript font name
Pixcel
Manufacturer name
Description
tracertong.co.uk

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2012-03-31
Revision1
Glyph count98
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 4 font weights listed below:
Pixcel.ttf
Pixcel-VerticalScan.ttf
Pixcel-Phat.ttf
Pixcel-DotMatrix.ttf