In this short article, we will take a detailed look at the thought process behind finding unconventional solutions for Cyrillic letters.

Rational typeface design is not just about developing neutral sans serifs. It’s about tackling design challenges head-on, from solving spacing and diacritic issues in small headlines to reducing glyph sets by half without sacrificing expressiveness, or creating a variable font without its typical problems. The key is to carefully consider and weigh each decision. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of rational font design and explore these challenges in depth.

An article about what it means to add Cyrillic to a font, as well as thoughts on when and how to do it. We’ll be focusing on the development of Cyrillic characters in the new SFT Schrifted Sans font, and discussing the challenges and creative solutions that arose during the design process.

In this article we’ll dive into the world of font creation and explore Schrifteria Foundry’s debut typeface, SFT Schrifted Sans. We’ll ponder on the question of what the first typeface for a type foundry should be, take a look at the needs and preferences of font users, and what makes a typeface truly functional. We’ll also explore the possibility of using one typeface for both text and headlines, and show you how you can customize SFT Schrifted Sans to achieve different looks.