Astronef
Diorama Type Partners · Jean Alessandrini, Marie-Mam Sai Bellier, Guillaume Sbalchiero · 2023
A digitised revival of Jean Alessandrini's 1976 cut-paper typeface, rooted in the science-fiction-inflected 'machinales computrices' movement of the pre-1980s era.
About
Originally drawn in cut paper by Jean Alessandrini in 1976, the typeface sits within a specifically French tradition of futuristic lettering inspired by science fiction and post-war visions of new worlds. Developed digitally by Diorama Type Partners between 2020 and 2021 with Alessandrini's direct oversight, it was published in 2023 as an authorised updated version rather than a straight revival. The Latin Extended character set covers a wide range of languages across a single style, with stylistic set alternates for select letterforms.
Classification
Astronef belongs to the 'machinales computrices' tradition of science-fiction-inspired geometric lettering from the 1970s, constructed in cut paper with hard angles and futuristic forms placing it firmly in display territory.