Why Baka Expert?That’s actually a simple answer. The original Baka was done as an experiment of sorts. I wanted to quickly capture a rough, frenetic handwriting style that broke normal conventions. Commercially, it was successfully, received some accolades ... but I wasn’t completely satisfied so I went back to the master art and the lettering explorations and produced Baka Too. It addressed some of the line items I wanted to refine from Baka. I liked it.
Each font has been out for a few years now and I have seen it in use. I’m very critical of my work and I could still see things — e.g. modulations of strokes, angle of the nib, ink swell, & so on — that I wanted to change, refine and reorder.
For me, it is typographic indulgence, but I wanted to take this handwriting ‘font’ and turn it into a robust ‘typeface.’
So I did just that and a bit more by adding back in more of my initial flourish concepts, attained tighter, consistent control of the modulation, optimized points, added titling options and expanded the character language set. Baka and Baka Too had to exist to produce this entirely new re-envisioning of a old friend...and they all play well together
About the designer:
The TypeTrust was established by Silas Dilworth and Neil Summerour as a direct and sustainable channel between the dedicated type designer and the devoted type enthusiast. The TypeTrust is a foundation committed to asserting and preserving the value and humanity of what we do as type designers. By representing type designers in the marketplace, they share and sustain their philosophies and activities for the long term benefit of the type community. The objective of TheTypeTrust is not just to sell fonts, but to maintain a comprehensive and dedicated typographic practice. From custom type design to educational services, the vision goes beyond the Font of the Day. They see a future rich in creativity, innovation, and integrity.
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