HOOH studio & norbert mayer create J.21 anatomical typeface

HOOH studio & norbert mayer create J.21 anatomical typeface
all images courtesy of norbert mayer, HOOH studio 

‘J.21’ is a modular, geometrical typeface by HOOH studio and norbert mayer. the text draws influence from the human anatomy, and features three layers representing the skin, muscle, and bone. in total, there are 62 characters including the upper and lower cases, and numbers. 

‘J.21’ posters 

each letter and number are split into three independent versions 

the typeface is derived from anatomy 

A-gif 

‘J.21’ A
 

‘J.21’ B

‘J.21’ C

cases and numbers 

full breakdown 

‘J.21’ logo 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom