Mekon
The Northern Block · Peter Steiner · 1973
A remastered heavyweight display face derived from Peter Steiner's 1973 Black Body, built around circular Pac-Man forms and tight keyhole counters.
About
Digitised and expanded from Peter Steiner's Black Body of 1973, Mekon is a bold display type with a retro-geometric personality driven by circular counters and Pac-Man-like curves. Version 2.0 (2021) brings the typeface up to current technical standards, with over 460 characters across four styles including a gradient option. Suited to posters, book covers and apparel where a punchy, retro-flavoured weight is needed.
Classification
A heavyweight display type digitised from Peter Steiner's Black Body (1973), featuring Pac-Man-inspired circular shapes and keyhole counters that place it firmly in the display category with a retro-geometric character.