Ehrie is a variable typeface developed by Rafał Buchner with animation in mind. The design process started with the question: “what would happen if we use a variable font axis to make letters completely disappear?”. We started with a condensed, slightly chubby design, which dematerialized into a stencil version. The challenge was to get these intricate shapes, full of tiny details, to technically animate and perform well in a variable font environment.
Using Ehrie variable font, you can play with the experimental “Disappear” variation axis. It gives control over how much the text splits into pieces and ultimately fades away. See our animations and PDF specimen for more information about the variable font.
Of course, Ehrie can be used for non-animated projects, too. The stand-alone styles are Ehrie Solid (full letters) and Ehrie Faded (disintegrating letters). With their almost hand-drawn charm, these two styles will work well in packaging design and movie posters. Ehrie can be slightly childish, spooky, informal, or even comical. We’re excited to see how designers will use it.
