Material Variable
Material
OpenType Features
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information
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MATERIAL FLUXUS
EXIT ECART PROJECT
MATERIAL FLUXUS
EXIT ECART PROJECT
Question
Question
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3/4 3/8 5/8 7/8
3/4 3/8 5/8 7/8
100%
900‰
100%
900‰
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Hopqrstuvwxyz()[].,
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Hopqrstuvwxyz()[].,
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Hpqrstuvwxyz()[].,
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Hpqrstuvwxyz()[].,
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-> <-
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The strength project
-> <-
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The strength project
up+down
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up+down
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Character Map
Uppercases
Lowercases
Accented Uppercases
Accented Lowercases
Stylistic Alternates
Standard Ligatures
Discretionary Ligatures
Punctuation
Lining Figures
Oldstyle Figures
Slashed Zero
Numerators
Denominators
Superscripts/Superiors
Subscripts/Inferiors
Prebuilt Fractions
Symbols
Mathematical Symbols
Currencies
Arrows
Ordinals
About
Material is a contemporary typeface that revisits the slab-serif genre, expanding it into a versatile, multipurpose font family.
Originally inspired by Breite fette Egyptienne from the Bauer Foundry—a revival of Vincent Figgins’s Antique, often regarded as one of the earliest slab-serifs—Material draws from a rich heritage once used in bold, attention-commanding posters of the early 19th century.
Initially designed by Nicolas Eigenheer, the typeface was entirely redrawn two decades later by Niklas Herrmann, who refined its design, expanded its scope into a multifunctional family. No longer confined to display use, Material was stripped back to its essential forms, unveiling a surprisingly delicate structure and a soft, rhythmic texture. Imposed by the presence of the distinctive, block-like horizontal serifs, a set of specific ligatures was added to create playful and striking headlines.
With the introduction of nuanced intermediate styles, Material retains its qualities throughout a wide range of weights, functioning well both at small sizes as well as large display settings—revealing its strong character across a wide spectrum for the contemporary typography.