momo
Not Your Type · Xiaoyuan Gao · 2023
A chunky, near-monospaced modular typeface by Xiaoyuan Gao, drawn from ASCII art and pixel grid conventions across seven styles including a variable LED weight.
About
Designed by Xiaoyuan Gao and released in 2023, momo builds its letterforms from a modular grid with aspirations towards monospacing that the designer cheerfully admits it fell short of. Seven styles run from damnhot down to a variable LED weight, with the heavier cuts carrying a blocky, playful density suited to display and screen use. The glyph set is broad for a display face, covering extended Latin across more than thirty languages alongside a generous spread of symbols and pictographs.
Classification
Momo is a chunky, modular typeface with near-monospaced construction inspired by ASCII art and pixel grid aesthetics, placing it firmly in the display category with a modular/bitmap subcategory.