NEEDLE EYE
About
INFLUENCE
Needle Eye is a typeface based on the rounded and narrow feel of a needle entrance where the point of a string is threaded through. The x-heights are designed to conserve as much space as possible, be it an Upper case or a lower-case letter. All stems end in a flat top to keep a consistent height and formality between letters. Each character is to be spaced with enough distance to keep legibility possible at the smallest possible legible point size.
INSPIRATION
This typeface takes inspiration from gothic black letters while still having a contemporary sans serif flair in its consistency. Typefaces like “League Gothic” by Morris Fuller Bentonfor, “Fit” by David Jonathan Ross, and “Carol Gothic” by Alexander Lubovenko played a large role in forming this typeface. Verticality was deeply considered in forming these typefaces to conserve space and create tension.
Application
HEADER. 11/07/2020
This sentence contains all 26 English alphabet letters, making it a perfect test for typefaces. But beyond just testing letterforms, typography is about how type interacts with design elements—how it sets the mood, conveys meaning, and creates harmony with other visual components. Whether you’re working on a bold headline, crafting body text for an editorial piece, or designing a logo, the choice of typeface can have a profound impact.
CENTER TEXT
This sentence contains all 26 English alphabet letters, making it a perfect test for typefaces. But beyond just testing letterforms, typography is about how type interacts with design elements—how it sets the mood, conveys meaning, and creates harmony with other visual components. Whether you’re working on a bold headline, crafting body text for an editorial piece, or designing a logo, the choice of typeface can have a profound impact.
MOCKUPS
Examples of the typeface in use are prominently in headers of the gothic style such as in books or alternative styles of graphic design. The typeface is best paired in darker or bright contrasting colors.
