Author's note

Temphis Sampler by S. John Ross of Cumberland Games is a free experimental display font built from rough, angular letterforms. Its strokes shift between blunt brush marks, sharp bends, and open geometric outlines, so the lettering looks pieced together by hand. The irregular edges keep it raw.

A game poster is an especially convincing setting for this mix of improvised marks and maze-like construction, with music artwork, event graphics, and merchandise offering related uses. For an indie game studio or alternative label, the mismatched structures can become a recognizable branding device that feels closer to a hand-cut emblem than conventional lettering.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright ©2001 by S. John Ross
Font family
Temphis Sampler
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
S.JohnRoss: Temphis Sampler: 2001
Full font name
Temphis Sampler
Name table version
1.0 www.cumberlandgames.com
Postscript font name
TemphisSampler
Designer

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2001-11-29
Revision1
Glyph count96
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSymbolic
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced