‘lumen type’ by ruslan khasanov

russian designer ruslan khasanov is well known for creating typography from unlikely sources, particularly with light. ‘lumen’ is designed by manufacturing dappled light spots with a magnifying glass and the sun to build each letter. khasanov has also animated each character to flicker and glimmer with nostalgic elegance.

dappled light typography by ruslan khasanov the type is created with a magnifying glass and sunlight

dappled light typography by ruslan khasanov

dappled light typography by ruslan khasanov

dappled light typography by ruslan khasanov

dappled light typography by ruslan khasanov

dappled light typography by ruslan khasanov

a video showing lumen type glitter