MegaMegaTypeType
A single-weight Soviet display face from 1966, distinguished by its heavy angular letterforms with sharp faceted cuts suited to poster and advertising use.
About
Designed at the Polygraphmash type design bureau by Pavel Kuzanyan, Granit carries the bold geometric character typical of Soviet-era display typography. The chamfered strokes and angular construction give it a monumental, block-like presence. Only a Regular weight is available.
Classification
The specimen shows a heavy, angular all-caps latin face with sharp faceted strokes and geometric cuts, characteristic of Soviet-era display type. The stark chamfered letterforms place it firmly in decorative display.
Weights
Regular
Languages
Latin
Tags
decorativesovietposterheavyangulardisplaygeometricfaceted