Systm Hybrid Reverse
Blaze Type · Simon Helmstetter · 2026
A modular geometric subfamily of SYSTM, constructed from two elementary shapes on a grid and designed primarily as a visual identity tool.
About
Part of the larger SYSTM family by Simon Helmstetter, this subfamily is built entirely from a quadrant and a square, producing letterforms that reference Brutalist architecture and early interface design. Six weights run from Light to ExtraBold with a single variable axis controlling outline thickness, giving designers control over optical density across a wide range. With over 1000 glyphs and coverage for Latin European and Cyrillic scripts, it is pitched squarely at identity and branding work with a systematic, grid-driven sensibility.
Classification
Built from a quadrant and a square on a strict grid, Systm Hybrid Reverse is a modular geometric display face whose construction principles draw from Brutalist architecture and early interface design rather than traditional type classification.