We would like to introduce the new "LETS" fonts released after April 2019.
Between April 2019 and December 2019, LETS will release a total of 46 new typefaces.
Since its release, the ever-popular "Skip" and "Humming" have been made into Pro/ProN fonts, and the weights of TsukuNewsMin and TsukuBMin have been expanded to form a family. In addition, newly designed fonts such as "Na", "PalRetron", "NewGreco", "TsukuAntique A/B/C Maru Gothic", and "Shingyo Reishotai" will be released.
Please look forward to the new typefaces for 2019!
*All fonts are currently under development, so the release dates and font names may be subject to change.
April 2019 `` LETS '' new typeface
■ Provided fonts: 6 fonts
<Tsukushi Typeface Series>
・ TsukuNewsMin-LB [Pr6/Pr6N] Weight expansion
<Basic Series>
・ Skip-L/M/D/B/E [Pro/ProN] Format extension
"TsukuNewsMin" is characterized by a newspaper Styles is 80 to 90% reduced and flattened vertically. The neat structure creates a good sense of tension on the text surface, and exudes a high level of dignity not only in newspapers but also in magazines.
"Skip" is a typeface that should be used as a semi-standard typeface following the Kaku Gothic typeface, which gives a serious impression while adding a moderate fashion sense. It can express a more "straightforward and gentle" image than the Kaku Gothic typeface. It is a typeface that is widely popular from paper media such as books, flyers, and Advertisement to digital content such as anime and games.
June 2019 New typeface for LETS
■ Provided typeface: 1 typeface
＜ Design club series ＞
・ Na-L [Std]
"Nana" was written by Kazutoshi Fukuda. The unevenness of the spaces on the left and right is designed to represent "diffusion from concentration" and to express "like bursting".
July 2019 New LETS font
■ Provided fonts: 1 font
<Catch Series>
・ PalRetron-B [Std]
"PalRetron" is a typeface created with the image of Western retro and Gothic Lolita. The unique vertical and horizontal strokes give a romantic impression. It is decorative and gorgeous, but also has shadows, so it is recommended for light novel titles and catchphrases.
August 2019 New typeface for LETS
■ Provided fonts: 6 fonts
<Classic Series>
・ NewGreco-M/DB/B [Std/StdN]
"NewGreco" is based on "Greco" and is now compliant with JIS2004. The kanji characters have been changed from the "grass radical" and "thread radical" to a more modern character shape that is familiar to Japanese people. In addition, new kana characters have been created to match the kanji. The kana design is conscious of the natural flow of the brush to match the clean brush strokes of the kanji. It has a resolute yet gentle atmosphere, and can express both strength and delicacy when composed into a sentence.
January 2020 "LETS" new typeface
■ Provided typeface: 1 typeface
＜ Design club series ＞
・ Shingyo Reishotai R [Std]
"Shingyo Reishotai" is a typeface created as a "renewal project where the slave typeface loved by the Qinglong Emperor of the Qing dynasty of China revives to the present age." The masterpieces of court crafts in the Qing era of China were the porcelain "Magnetic enamel enamel" and porcelain Western porcelain, and the Qianlong Emperor The poetry of (1995) is transmitted to posterity through various characters. Although these calligraphy characters are known for their high artistic level, various typefaces that are different from each other are dedicated to the desire to reach the artistic diversity of Emperor Qianlong. It was "Shingyo Reishotai" is a modern typeface that incorporates modern sensibilities by building a rare example of each of the slavery styles. The characteristic of "Shingyo Reishotai" is that the writing power is soft and the wave cliffs (horizontal swell) are powerful, and you can feel the gorgeous writing power in a gentle calligraphy style. In the neat and flexible stroke element, sharp left and right halves can create a comfortable rhythm. "Shingyo Reishotai" is conscious of the letter-type letter balance that was not seen in traditional calligraphy, keeps the flatness of the typeface, and fits in a well-balanced square frame. I devised it. Official site (www.shingyoreisho.com)
"TsukuBMin" is a typeface that combines the Kana of TsukuAntique Mincho "Large Style" with the Kana of TsukuMin-L, which has a proven track record as a Text Text due to its high readability since its release in 2003 as a full-fledged Mincho font for long texts. It is another TsukuMin with a new look that is different from the soft and beautiful TsukuMin.
"Humming" is a typeface that expresses a serious impression while adding a moderate fashion sense in a "round type" style. It can express a more "adult and soft" image than round gothic fonts.
"TsukuAntique Maru Gothic" is the Maru Gothic version of TsukuAntique Mincho. The narrow pocket Styles which has never been seen before, gives Maru Gothic a natural character feel. The large round corners add a gentle softness that was not seen before. Intelligence, emotion, and style that could not be expressed in previous Maru Gothic fonts can be expressed with Maru Gothic's beautiful structure. Kana are available in A standard type, B handwritten type, and C brush type.
