MegaMegaTypeType
A unicase display face by Eric Carlson with hand-drawn origins, blending traditional serif forms with deliberately inconsistent stroke weights for a vintage, ornate character.
About
Originally released in 2007 and converted to OpenType in 2010, YWFT Victoria pairs the structural conventions of a serif typeface with the irregularity of hand-lettering. Its unicase design provides a full character set including numerals and punctuation while maintaining an Art Nouveau, antique aesthetic. The inconsistent line weights are a deliberate design choice rather than a flaw, lending it a hand-crafted quality suited to period-inspired work.
Classification
A unicase display typeface with serif characteristics but hand-drawn origins, resulting in deliberately inconsistent line weights that distinguish it from conventional serif classification. Its ornate, vintage character places it firmly in the display category.