
3rd July 2026
Inspired by the design, purpose, and especially the abundance of monospaced typefaces—which seem to be far more numerous than the actual demand for them—I started wondering whether it would be possible to create a modern, minimalist sans serif with subtle display characteristics that is neither monospaced nor primarily intended for coding or other IT-related workflows.
Instead of being designed for displaying source code or merely imitating the visual effect of monospaced fonts, the goal is to create a typeface that conveys a distinctly digital, technology-oriented aesthetic while remaining highly versatile. It is intended primarily for branding, visual identities, and other design applications within the IT industry.
So far, I have designed several uppercase and lowercase letters in the Light weight, which will be the thinnest style in the planned weight range.
3rd July 2026
The character set is now complete, including numerals as well as uppercase and lowercase basic Latin letters. The design concept is based on keeping the character widths as consistent as possible, creating a sense of uniformity, harmony, and visual balance when forming words and setting text.
8th July 2026
The Black weight (the most thicker weight) is now complete. Rather than simply increasing stroke thickness, every glyph was carefully refined to preserve the font's distinctive character, balanced proportions, and readability. Still there might be some further adjustments and fine tuning, but in general this is the Black weight at the moment.
17th July 2026
This is the result: Deserter has been evolving little by little with every new weight, and seeing the complete family together makes all those tiny adjustments feel worthwhile. I'm looking forward to seeing it used in projects where its bold personality can really stand out.