MegaMegaTypeType
A monoweight semi-serif from the Photo-Lettering archive, originally drawn by James D'Amico in the early 1960s and digitised by Ken Barber in 2006, with its bouncy character intact.
About
Originally created by James D'Amico in the early 1960s, Brixen belongs to the typewriter semi-serif tradition but trades bookish sobriety for a distinctly upbeat, whimsical energy. Ken Barber digitised it in 2006 with assistance from Laura Meseguer, preserving the bouncy rhythm that makes it effective for headlines and packaging alike. Its monoweight strokes and informal posture give it immediate personality without sacrificing legibility.
Classification
A monoweight semi-serif design with typewriter heritage, featuring bouncy, informal letterforms that straddle the line between serif and sans-serif. Its even stroke weight and upright, playful character place it firmly within the typewriter-derived semi-serif tradition.