Paralettera
Franziska Weitgruber · Franziska Weitgruber
A parametric, module-based typeface developed in DrawBot during Type and Media, generating diverse letterform outcomes by adjusting variables such as weight, width, angle steepness and module asymmetry.
About
Constructed from a single steep module inspired by italic construction principles, the design emerged from Just van Rossum's class at Type and Media. Rather than a fixed typeface, it functions as a generative tool: shifting parameters for ascender height, x-height, spacing and module symmetry yields a wide range of distinct letterforms from the same underlying system. Its appeal lies in the conceptual clarity of treating type design as a rule-set rather than a fixed artefact.
Classification
A module-based parametric typeface constructed from geometric units derived from italic construction principles. Its variable, algorithmically generated letterforms place it firmly in the display/experimental category rather than any conventional text classification.