Monaako
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A single-style display face derived from the lettering of French aperitif brand Saint-Raphaël, reconstructing Charles Lupot's calligraphic geometry with a fixed 5-degree slant for non-linear typographic compositions.
About
Based on wall-sign lettering associated with Saint-Raphaël aperitif advertising in post-war Southern France, Monaako translates hand-drawn calligraphic forms into a mechanically consistent vector construction. The 5-degree metrical slant is baked into the design rather than applied optically, enabling type to function as image or illustration. Contextual alternates and oldstyle figures add compositional flexibility to what is otherwise a tightly singular typeface.
Classification
Monaako is rooted in the calligraphic letterforms of Charles Lupot, systematised into a mechanical geometry with a 5-degree metrical slant. Its origins in mid-century aperitif branding place it firmly in the display category, with constructed letterforms that blend script influences with geometric rigour.