Heydon Pickering 6/10/2025

Hel: A 3-Axis, Obliterated Variable Font

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This article introduces Hel, a three-axis variable font (Slant, Warp, Shrink) that provides fine-grained control over distorted, degraded letterforms. It explains the design philosophy behind its 'obliterated' aesthetic, demonstrates each axis's effect, and discusses its technical features like contextual alternates. The font is positioned as a tool for anti-statist handbills and gritty, DIY web pages, complete with licensing details.

Hel: A 3-Axis, Obliterated Variable Font

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