Inkbleed Light Font
6TM Magazine · Jeremy Traun
A single-weight experimental display face by Jeremy Traun that translates the visual effect of ink bleed into a codified graphic system of softened edges and connective ligatures.
About
Built on grotesque sans-serif geometry, Inkbleed Light introduces controlled disruption through rounded terminals, circular alternates, and ligatures that bind numerals, arrows and symbols into continuous typographic forms. A repositioned baseline asterisk signals its intent to challenge conventional typographic hierarchy rather than simply decorate it. The face is listed for inclusion in the Yearbook of Type 2026 and is aimed at bold brand identities where visual friction is the point.
Classification
Rooted in grotesque sans-serif logic but heavily distorted through an ink-bleed graphic system, softened edges, and connective ligatures that push it firmly into display/experimental territory.