hukkam - typeface

hukkam - typeface

Hukkam is a bold and decorative typeface designed to embody power and authority, which is reflected in its name, meaning "command" or "order" in several languages. The font was created with a fierce, dominant aesthetic, combining strong geometric elements with fluid, curvilinear strokes. The design captures both elegance and strength, resulting in a typeface that stands out for its visual impact and commanding presence.

type

personal

Year

2023

Category

type design

software

fontlab

visualizations

blender & PHOTOSHOP

blender &

PHOTOSHOP

inspiration

inspiration

The inspiration for Hukkam came from the desire to create a typeface that embodies strength, authority, and elegance. Drawing from classical serif fonts, the goal was to introduce a modern twist with bold, dramatic strokes and fluid curves that evoke a sense of power and command. Influenced by the regal aesthetics of traditional calligraphy and the structured precision of modern design, Hukkam strikes a balance between fierce, geometric forms and elegant, flowing lines. This blend makes it perfect for creative fields where impact and visual presence are essential, such as luxury branding, product packaging, and high-end editorial design.

The inspiration for Hukkam came from the desire to create a typeface that embodies strength, authority, and elegance. Drawing from classical serif fonts, the goal was to introduce a modern twist with bold, dramatic strokes and fluid curves that evoke a sense of power and command. Influenced by the regal aesthetics of traditional calligraphy and the structured precision of modern design, Hukkam strikes a balance between fierce, geometric forms and elegant, flowing lines. This blend makes it perfect for creative fields where impact and visual presence are essential, such as luxury branding, product packaging, and high-end editorial design.

inspiration

The inspiration for Hukkam came from the desire to create a typeface that embodies strength, authority, and elegance. Drawing from classical serif fonts, the goal was to introduce a modern twist with bold, dramatic strokes and fluid curves that evoke a sense of power and command. Influenced by the regal aesthetics of traditional calligraphy and the structured precision of modern design, Hukkam strikes a balance between fierce, geometric forms and elegant, flowing lines. This blend makes it perfect for creative fields where impact and visual presence are essential, such as luxury branding, product packaging, and high-end editorial design.

development process

development process

1. Keywording & Direction: The process started by identifying key elements like blending modernist/artistic approaches with traditional typographic styles.

2. Explorations: Multiple font styles were sketched and analyzed, focusing on stroke contrast, symmetry, and curved elements.

3. Hand Drawn A-Z: Initial sketches of the letterforms were hand-drawn to create a distinctive look.

4. Digital Creation: The sketches were then digitized and refined, focusing on maintaining thick, geometric strokes with decorative breaks and fluid curves.

5. Visualization: 3D metallic renders and posters were created using Blender to visualize the typeface stylistically with materials.

1. Keywording & Direction: The process started by identifying key elements like blending modernist/artistic approaches with traditional typographic styles.

2. Explorations: Multiple font styles were sketched and analyzed, focusing on stroke contrast, symmetry, and curved elements.

3. Hand Drawn A-Z: Initial sketches of the letterforms were hand-drawn to create a distinctive look.

4. Digital Creation: The sketches were then digitized and refined, focusing on maintaining thick, geometric strokes with decorative breaks and fluid curves.

5. Visualization: 3D metallic renders and posters were created using Blender to visualize the typeface stylistically with materials.

development process

1. Keywording & Direction: The process started by identifying key elements like blending modernist/artistic approaches with traditional typographic styles.

2. Explorations: Multiple font styles were sketched and analyzed, focusing on stroke contrast, symmetry, and curved elements.

3. Hand Drawn A-Z: Initial sketches of the letterforms were hand-drawn to create a distinctive look.

4. Digital Creation: The sketches were then digitized and refined, focusing on maintaining thick, geometric strokes with decorative breaks and fluid curves.

5. Visualization: 3D metallic renders and posters were created using Blender to visualize the typeface stylistically with materials.

key characteristics

key characteristics

Geometric Structure: The font features bold, geometric letterforms with thick vertical strokes and precise, sharp edges, contributing to its structured and commanding appearance.

Curvilinear Strokes: Fluid, wavy strokes are integrated into the design, particularly in the tails of letters like U and K, where the curving and looping movements create a sense of flow and elegance. The U has a soft, curvilinear tail, while the K incorporates a dynamic, looping stroke in its diagonal leg.

High Stroke Contrast: There’s a strong contrast between thick and thin strokes, adding drama and enhancing the decorative aspect of the typeface.

Breaks in Letterforms: Some characters feature deliberate gaps or breaks in their strokes which add visual breathing room, introduce a sense of movement within the letters and reduce the heaviness of the letterforms at intersecting elements.

Symmetric Serifs: The curved, symmetric serifs bring balance and harmony to the otherwise bold and experimental letterforms.

Unique Letter Shapes: Each letterform is distinct, with a variety of expressive shapes, such as tails (like in the letter W) and loops (like in the letters K & R), which add to the font’s artistic and decorative style.

Decorative Touches: Ornamental details, such as looping tails and flowing curves, elevate the visual sophistication of the typeface while maintaining its readability.

Geometric Structure: The font features bold, geometric letterforms with thick vertical strokes and precise, sharp edges, contributing to its structured and commanding appearance.

Curvilinear Strokes: Fluid, wavy strokes are integrated into the design, particularly in the tails of letters like U and K, where the curving and looping movements create a sense of flow and elegance. The U has a soft, curvilinear tail, while the K incorporates a dynamic, looping stroke in its diagonal leg.

High Stroke Contrast: There’s a strong contrast between thick and thin strokes, adding drama and enhancing the decorative aspect of the typeface.

Breaks in Letterforms: Some characters feature deliberate gaps or breaks in their strokes which add visual breathing room, introduce a sense of movement within the letters and reduce the heaviness of the letterforms at intersecting elements.

Symmetric Serifs: The curved, symmetric serifs bring balance and harmony to the otherwise bold and experimental letterforms.

Unique Letter Shapes: Each letterform is distinct, with a variety of expressive shapes, such as tails (like in the letter W) and loops (like in the letters K & R), which add to the font’s artistic and decorative style.

Decorative Touches: Ornamental details, such as looping tails and flowing curves, elevate the visual sophistication of the typeface while maintaining its readability.

key characteristics

Geometric Structure: The font features bold, geometric letterforms with thick vertical strokes and precise, sharp edges, contributing to its structured and commanding appearance.

Curvilinear Strokes: Fluid, wavy strokes are integrated into the design, particularly in the tails of letters like U and K, where the curving and looping movements create a sense of flow and elegance. The U has a soft, curvilinear tail, while the K incorporates a dynamic, looping stroke in its diagonal leg.

High Stroke Contrast: There’s a strong contrast between thick and thin strokes, adding drama and enhancing the decorative aspect of the typeface.

Breaks in Letterforms: Some characters feature deliberate gaps or breaks in their strokes which add visual breathing room, introduce a sense of movement within the letters and reduce the heaviness of the letterforms at intersecting elements.

Symmetric Serifs: The curved, symmetric serifs bring balance and harmony to the otherwise bold and experimental letterforms.

Unique Letter Shapes: Each letterform is distinct, with a variety of expressive shapes, such as tails (like in the letter W) and loops (like in the letters K & R), which add to the font’s artistic and decorative style.

Decorative Touches: Ornamental details, such as looping tails and flowing curves, elevate the visual sophistication of the typeface while maintaining its readability.

result

result

The final Hukkam typeface combines traditional typography with an expressive, experimental style, resulting in a font that is both decorative and functional. Its balance of modern fluidity and geometric precision makes it versatile for use in various creative fields such as branding, social media, fashion, film and music album covers. The project is currently expanding with the development of additional weights and numbering.

The final Hukkam typeface combines traditional typography with an expressive, experimental style, resulting in a font that is both decorative and functional. Its balance of modern fluidity and geometric precision makes it versatile for use in various creative fields such as branding, social media, fashion, film and music album covers. The project is currently expanding with the development of additional weights and numbering.

result

The final Hukkam typeface combines traditional typography with an expressive, experimental style, resulting in a font that is both decorative and functional. Its balance of modern fluidity and geometric precision makes it versatile for use in various creative fields such as branding, social media, fashion, film and music album covers. The project is currently expanding with the development of additional weights and numbering.

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