Based on a skeleton of Roman inscriptional capitals, History includes 21 layers inspired by the evolution of typography. These 21 independent typefaces share widths and other metric information so that they can be recombined. Thus History has the potential to generate thousands of different unique styles. History is available as a collection of 21 OpenType fonts that can be used just like any other fonts. Read more about the background of developing History.

History is a layering typeface system, where each of the 21 layers is compatible with any other layer, and can be superimposed to create new graphic possibilities. The most interesting things happen when various seemingly incompatible elements are combined. Try combining pixel letters with Didot-like serifs, or put 19th-century slab serifs on top of a renaissance construction. While careless use can generate freakish results resembling Frankenstein’s monster, more careful experimentation can produce not only amusing, but also surprisingly fresh and usable typeface samples.