MegaMegaTypeType
A low-contrast serif designed by Lithuanian type designer Vitoldas Bachenas in 1963 for Polygraphmash, digitised by Lyubov Kuznetsova for ParaType in 2003.
About
Originally drawn for the Soviet Polygraphmash type design bureau, Bachenas combines low stroke contrast with unusual decorative elements that set it apart from standard text serifs of the period. The design works across both text and display settings, reflecting the dual demands of mid-century Soviet book typography. The four-style digital revival preserves the idiosyncratic character of the original.
Classification
A low-contrast serif with unusual decorative elements, sitting between text and display use. The design shares characteristics with mid-century Soviet book typefaces while retaining some idiosyncratic Lithuanian influences.