FC Schalke 04
A bespoke typeface created for FC Schalke 04, derived from a shape within the club's crest and deployed across all official club communications.
About
Commissioned by one of Germany's largest sports clubs, the design takes its formal cue directly from the geometry of Schalke's badge, ensuring the letterforms carry a visual coherence with the broader club identity. It is used across the full range of the club's communications, giving it consistent exposure across print, digital and environmental contexts. The design was developed by Sportsfonts, with motion work by Barney Fagan.
Classification
A bespoke display typeface designed for a professional football club, derived from a geometric shape within the club's crest. Its sporting and branding context places it firmly in the display category.