Heroine is a new typeface designed by Göran Söderström. Söderström was inspired by the typeface Windsor, designed by Eleisha Pechey in 1905 and the typeface used in the titles of many Woody Allen movies.
A modern interpretation of this rusty pearl is something that always have been missing in the major type libraries. But Heroine goes beyond interpretation with the addition of swashes and alternate letters in several styles.
The OpenType typeface is due to be released on September 15, 2009, by the independent type foundry Fountain. Until then, here’s the movie trailer itself:
This article was last modified on August 15, 2021
This article was first published on September 11, 2009
Commenting is easier and faster when you're logged in!
Recommended for you
New iPad App Teaches Typography
Typography Insight is an accessible, affordable iPad app (just $1.99) that spran...
Fontology Offers the Tools for Learning Typography
Whether you’re an experiened pro or just getting started learning the ins...
Metallic Logos Shine at Chromeography
Whether they adorn Detroit muscle cars or avocado kitchen appliances, chrome log...