BD HexaDes
Type Different · 2001
A single-weight display typeface drawn from the angular electronic signage of Akihabara, originally released in 2001 and updated in 2024.
About
Conceived in 2001 and revised with broader language support in 2024, BD HexaDes takes its visual cues from the dense neon and LED lettering of Tokyo's Akihabara district. The single Regular weight features angular, geometric forms with a stylistic set offering alternate versions of key characters. Coverage spans over 25 Latin-based languages including Central and Eastern European scripts.
Classification
The font draws on the visual language of Akihabara's electronic signage, with geometric, angular letterforms that sit firmly in the techno or novelty display category rather than any conventional text type classification.