Palhano
Typeóca · Oficina Paraíso
A monolinear type family of two styles — sans and serif — designed to be replicated in metal signage by local craftspeople in Brazil's northeastern tradition.
About
Palhano was conceived as a system that could be reproduced in physical signage using bent metal rods and sheet panels, which directly informs its monolinear stroke structure. The two-style family — sans and serif — covers the principal Romance languages across 197 glyphs. Its design doubles as a template, intended to be adapted by regional artisans using varied techniques and materials beyond the digital realm.
Classification
The typeface is explicitly described as monolinear, derived from the process of bending metal rods and sheet metal for signage. It also includes a serif companion style, but the primary classification is monolinear sans-serif.