Exocet
Barnbrook · Jonathan Barnbrook
A display typeface reinterpreting primitive Greek and Roman stone-carved letterforms as a contemporary visual language, not as revival.
About
Drawing on ancient Greek and Roman inscription rather than Renaissance typefaces, Exocet deliberately sidesteps pastiche to arrive at something with genuine archaic weight and idiosyncrasy. It has found wide use across food packaging, video games and cultural projects, pointing to the versatility of its rough-edged authority. The family now covers Cyrillic and Central European languages alongside Latin, broadening its reach considerably.
Classification
Based on primitive Greek and Roman stone carving, Exocet is a display typeface drawing on ancient inscriptional letterforms rather than Renaissance revival conventions, placing it firmly in the display/archaic category.