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u/KAASPLANK2000 4d ago
Nice! I remember this one from https://aresluna.org/segmented-type/
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u/AxiomsGhaist 4d ago
Oh!! Wow!! I saw this resource in the 105-segment post from earlier today. I did not see the 21-segment option until now! So many potential alternatives to play with some time in the future. Thank you! I bookmarked it but hadn't played around with it much.
I saw the patent Phosfor's based off of in a Technology Connections video. Blink and you'll miss it 10 second digression https://youtu.be/YGT1EvmDJh4?si=KsgPHzZRVANYsPZB&t=25 It just stuck with me.
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u/KAASPLANK2000 4d ago
Thanks for that link! Not sure why it's described as creepy looking though, it's a very interesting face. I wish there would be more use of alternative segmented types though. I've seen beautiful designed clocks being ruined by using the default 7-segment face.
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u/AxiomsGhaist 4d ago
Happy to share! I agree- I'm not seeing 'creepy' but I suppose it's potentially gothic. But in like an Addam's Family way. Quirky in a fun way. EDIT: I'd love to hear him share more. I'm split on tagging him on Bluesky, or waiting for another Nixie tube thread to be like- "hey, remember that other example..."
It'd be fun to see Phosfor in a timepiece. In an older slide deck I included an example in that vein. I tried to add it to this post, but alas.
In the other thread this video with many unique segmented designs. Significant amount were watches. Zero stock footage used- I didn't realize there were so many options out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTB5XhjbgZA Gave me a lot of ideas of how to edit mine in to other examples
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u/KAASPLANK2000 4d ago
Has a definitely high steam punk vibe indeed. Anyways, what's going on with segmented type today?!? Already saw you commenting: https://www.reddit.com/r/typography/comments/1jp9juj/i_turned_a_105segment_display_i_saw_on_the_train/
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u/AxiomsGhaist 4d ago
Right?? Seems a few of us are in similar headspaces. I've never seen a font like that one-- ingenious. Incredible something that complicated is still in common use!
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u/sargentpilcher 4d ago
Please shut up and take my money. Is this for sale?
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u/AxiomsGhaist 4d ago
Thank you!! I reviewed the self promotion section and just to play it safe-- I can DM you a direct link, or the QR code on slide 2 will open a few options
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u/sargentpilcher 4d ago
Are people not allowed to sell fonts here?
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u/ReeveStodgers Display 4d ago
Most subs don't allow direct links to products. You can post your font. You can put a link in your bio and let others do the extra steps. But allowing direct self-promotion makes it harder to block spam, bots, and low-quality content. It's much easier to just make a bot that blocks all links to certain domains.
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u/Gnurx 4d ago
Love it. You might enjoy this article, where someone recreated the display with LEDs. https://www.clivemaxfield.com/coolbeans/resurrecting-21-segment-victorian-displays/
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u/AxiomsGhaist 4d ago
Oh yes- this is so super cool!! It looks great! I found this article and a few videos on the YouTube page that's embedded but didn't see a solid update. There's the demo in the video, and then a vlog about showing it off at a makers-type meetup soon after. I'd love to see an update someday
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u/Gnurx 4d ago
Printing a first model as I type. I took the measurements from the original patent application. I'll add some orange LEDs to simulate how it might have looked back when. https://imgur.com/a/oaI1dg6
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u/_A_Dumb_Person_ 4d ago
Art Nouveau in digital tech, something I never knew I needed, but which I now adore
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u/fefireonka 3d ago
Amazing work, really unique!
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u/AxiomsGhaist 3d ago
Had a lot of anxiety before posting it-- so, it means a lot to see this. Thank you!!
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u/heylesterco 5d ago
I love everything about this, but especially the presentation.