Gnomon
The premiere OpenType variable font by indestructible type*
Install / Use
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Gnomon*
Gnomon* is an original OpenType variable font created by indestructible type*. It is inspired by
World War Two posters, and is made to display the capabilities of the OpenType variable font
system. This is version 1.2.
Gnomon* is designed and maintained by Owen Earl, who is the creator of the font foundry indestructible type*.
About
Gnomon* is an original OpenType variable font. It's made to showcase this new technology.
Changelog
<b>v1.0</b> Original Build.<br> <b>v1.1</b> Making Web Version<br> <b>v1.2</b> Changed name from Umbra* to Gnomon* to avoid confusion with other font named Umbra.
Building
Gnomon* is made using fontmake. To build Gnomon*,
first install fontmake following the instructions in the fontmake repository. Then dowload
this repository, either using git or the download button. Cd into the directory of the version
of Gnomon* you'd like to use then run fontmake -o variable -m gnomon.designspace to build Gnomon*
Contact
If you have questions or want to help out, send me and email at indestructibletype@gmail.com
Security Score
Audited on Dec 3, 2025
