Dukat Typeface
6TM Magazine · Alyona Korysta
An experimental variable display typeface by Alyona Korysta that stages the progressive decay of vinyl letterforms across five optical styles, rooted in Ukrainian manuscript script tradition.
About
Each of the five styles — numbered 12 through 96 — represents a stage in the physical deterioration of a vinyl letter, from intact to near-abstract, while each character holds a fixed width across all stages. The concept draws equally from Vyaz, the ornamental ligature script found in historic Ukrainian manuscripts, and from the weathered aesthetic of peeling adhesive signage. Latin and Cyrillic coverage spans Ukrainian, Serbian and Macedonian, with 544 glyphs including ligatures, alternates and a variable font file.
Classification
An experimental display typeface with variable optical sizes simulating the progressive decay of vinyl lettering, inspired by decorative Ukrainian manuscript script; clearly display-oriented with no text applications implied.