Bedstead: A Classic Font with a Unique Origin Story

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Tags Cyrillic   Greek   Monospaced   Square   Technology  
Designer : Ben Harris
License: Free for commercial use
Files: 7 Size: 221 KB
Views: 196 Downloads: 2
WebSite: https://bjh21.me.uk
Bedstead is a classic monospaced font with a unique origin story. It is based on the characters created by the Mullard SAA5050 series of Teletext Character Generators, which are well-known to those who grew up with the BBC Microcomputer. This chip was used to produce the iconic MODE 7 display, and it did so by generating characters with a 5 × 9 pixel matrix. To further smooth out the look of the character, it interlaced the grid to form a 10 × 18 matrix for each character. Bedstead takes this concept to the next level by converting the 5 × 9 pixel grid into an outline with smooth diagonals. This helps to create a more uniform look and feel for the font, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of uses. Bedstead is a classic font that has stood the test of time, and its unique origin story is sure to continue to fascinate and inspire.

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# File name Size Download
1 bedstead-extracondensed.otf 125 KB Download
2 bedstead-extended.otf 100 KB Download
3 bedstead-condensed.otf 99 KB Download
4 bedstead.otf 81 KB Download
5 bedstead-ultracondensed.otf 94 KB Download
6 bedstead-semicondensed.otf 122 KB Download
7 readme.txt 80 bytes Download