Fuqua Variable
GarageFonts · Jon Young · 2017
A contemporary slab serif with wide, full forms drawn from the geometry of late 19th-century steel factory machinery, available as two variable fonts covering Roman and Italic.
About
Initiated at TypeParis in 2017 and named after legendary Pittsburgh Steeler John 'Frenchy' Fuqua, the design balances industrial weight with approachable warmth. Its wide, sturdy letterforms reference the grit and geometry of steel-mill machinery while remaining friendly at text sizes. The family is available in 20 styles and two variable fonts.
Classification
A contemporary slab serif with wide, full forms and weighty stroke foundations, drawing on industrial geometry while maintaining warmth. The variable format spans Roman and Italic axes across 20 styles.