Author's note

Spikes by Loosy, the name used by Fabian Pfeifhofer, is a free distorted display font built from clusters of sharp, radiating marks. Its letters look scratched and bristling, with uneven strokes that gather into loose skeletal forms. The texture is deliberately unruly.

Thorns, static, and rough natural forms make this lettering especially apt for horror and experimental music graphics. It can turn poster titles, album covers, and game artwork into part of the surrounding illustration rather than ordinary type. The abrasive, handmade surface will appeal most to underground labels, independent events, and audiences drawn to raw, confrontational graphics.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) loosy (fabian pfeifhofer), 2006. All rights reserved.
Font family
spikes
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
loosy(fabianpfeifhofer): spikes: 2006
Full font name
spikes
Name table version
Version 1.001 2006
Postscript font name
spikes
Trademark notice
spikes is a trademark of loosy (fabian pfeifhofer).
Manufacturer name
loosy (fabian pfeifhofer)
Designer
loosy

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2006-09-16
Revision1
Glyph count91
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced