This font is inspired by the angles and curves in which a katana sword is used to cut through materials. Its strokes stand with strength and artistic beauty. Calligraphic 45-degree cuts at the ends of the strokes show the build of a sword and its handle. Designed in four weights, the font allows for varied usage in branding, media, and displays. The “Bleed” weight makes creative use of ink traps in a variation of the black weight. This sharp and strong font supports multilingual glyphs and is easily used as headings and highlighted phrases.
KATANA
BLADE
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BLACK
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Legendary Blades of Japan
The Meticulous Art of Blade Craft
A katana, known for its exceptional craftsmanship, boasts a distinct curved blade, single edge, and iconic circular or squared guard. This revered Japanese sword, along with its counterparts like the wakizashi and tantō, showcases the masterful fusion of form, function, and tradition that defines the art of Japanese swordsmithing. The katana is only one of various styles of Japanese and samurai swords, each with their distinctive features and reknown.
Body text font pairing suggestion: Sen.
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Terminals designed in harmony with the stems.
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Extension on counters.
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The key letterform.
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Cut out body style.
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Serif in bold gaining dimension.
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Terminal set with ink trap.
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Signature stress curves.
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45 degree cuts along the stronger serif lines.
Bold variation of hairline.
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Ink traps adding softened lines.