Foundry Plek
The Foundry Types · 2002
A dot matrix display typeface built on a strict 5x9 grid, designed for layering weights and colours to create dimensional, pattern-based typographic effects.
About
Each letterform is constructed from circular dots constrained to a 5x9 grid, with dot centres held in a fixed position across all four weights so that Light, Regular, Medium and Bold can be overlaid precisely. This fixed registration allows different colours to be applied within the same text block, producing a layered, dimensional result. An auxiliary grid font ships with the family, letting designers extend the dot matrix pattern beyond the letters themselves.
Classification
Foundry Plek is built entirely on a 5x9 dot matrix grid system where circular dot letterforms scale in weight while keeping dot centres fixed. This places it firmly in the display/dot matrix category, designed for layering, pattern-making and graphic experimentation rather than body text.