Pigeonette

Pigeonette is a typeface crafted for the act of writing. It merges the spontaneity of handwritten notes with the rhythmic cadence of typewriter text, offering a not-quite-monospaced design that remains comfortably readable. Designed to accompany writers through every stage—from initial drafts to meticulous editing—Pigeonette provides a familiar yet distinctive voice to your words.

A type for writers.

Born out of Ro Hernández’s graduation project at the Type and Media master’s program in The Hague, Pigeonette began as “Pigeon,” inspired by the expressive lettering of Mexico’s Taller de Gráfica Popular. The design evolved to prioritize legibility and comfort, drawing from the open spacing and slightly awkward proportions of typewriters, while maintaining a hand-crafted feel.

Pigeonette is more than just a typeface; it’s a companion for writers, embodying a trans narrative and reflecting Romina’s personal journey. The font’s design choices—such as its approachable curves and deliberate imperfections—mirror the process of writing itself: evolving, personal, and deeply human.

Le Pigeon

Revised Draft

For your eyes only

Opening Scene

Three Styles:

Regular, Bold, and Italic—perfect for highlighting notes or sections in your writing.

SCREENING COPY

[3rd Revised Draft]

Stablishing Shot

PULLITZER WINNING

Luces-Cámara-Acción

Peer-reviewed journal

Closing Shots

Casting and key grip

Distinctive Diacritics and Punctuation:

Designed for clarity and ease of reading.

Squiggle Placeholder:

Accessible by typing more than two underscores in a row, ideal for marking areas needing attention.

Pending rev____

Comfortable Reading Texture:

A balance between the mechanical rhythm of typewriters and the fluidity of handwriting.

Inclusive Design:

Supports most Central European languages, with a Cyrillic version in development.

Sample Texts

Explore how Pigeonette performs in various writing contexts:

Manuscript Excerpt: A passage from a novel draft, showcasing Pigeonette’s readability in long-form text.

Editorial Notes: Demonstrating the font’s utility in editing and annotating documents.

Creative Writing: Highlighting the font’s versatility in poetry and prose.

Nor were these my only visions. The raising of ghosts or devils was a promise liberally accorded by my favourite authors, the fulfilment of which I most eagerly sought; and if my incantations were always unsuccessful, I attributed the failure rather to my own inexperience and mistake, than to a want of skill or fidelity in my instructors.

The natural phænomena that take place every day before our eyes did not escape my examinations. Distillation, and the wonderful effects of steam, processes of which my favourite authors were utterly ignorant, excited my astonishment; but my utmost wonder was engaged by some experiments on an air-pump, which I saw employed by a gentleman whom we were in the habit of visiting.

Character Map

A comprehensive view of Pigeonette’s character set, including:

Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

Numerals and Punctuation

Diacritics for Central European Languages

Cyrillic Characters (forthcoming)

Future Developments

Pigeonette is continuously evolving. Upcoming updates aim to enhance support for markdown writing, expand language coverage, and refine stylistic features. Stay tuned for the forthcoming Cyrillic version, which will maintain the typeface’s relaxed attitude and support Bulgarian alternate characters.

Pigeonette is available for early access on Future Fonts. Your support helps shape its development.

Pigeonette

OLAKEASE

Cámara o kease

semi-monospaced

Gallery: Slides

Character set:

Uppercase

Lowercase

Uppercase Extended

Lowercase Extended

Lining Numbers

Oldstyle Numbers

Other

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