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Dymaxion Core Mono (DXCM)

This is an original monospaced typeface which began as a part of a larger self-initiated project called Dymaxion after the coined portmanteau from R. Buckminter Fuller. It has a raw and engineered feeling. This type also has a strong nostalgic feeling drawing from historical documents surrounding the inventor and architect.

Inspiration for the typeface comes from his dymaxion concept, "maximum gain of advantage from minimal energy input." I originally wanted to see if a single variable font could mechanically stretch, compress, etc while being as simple and efficient as possible and still maintaining a unique character. The specific relationship between the upper and lowercase is the golden ratio. The small caps were drawn in between the uppercase and lowercase so that users can opt for more expected proportions. These can be accessed in design program dropdown menus as the “Small Caps as Capitals” stylistic set.

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