Funkis

The original Funkis, designed in 2016 with Fredrik Gruber for a collaborative art project, is licensed as a package of three fonts and remains available as the original version of the family. It is an all-caps display typeface drawn for bold lettering and signage, available in three different weights. The digits are inspired by the characteristic number signs commonly found on functionalist buildings and houses. The characters are heavily influenced by the letters that Sigurd Lewerentz created for his poster for the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930. This event had a profound impact on architecture and interior design and is considered the breakthrough of functionalism in Scandinavia.

In 2018, Letters from Sweden re-released Funkis on Funkis ABC with a major upgrade: the typeface was completed with a full lowercase complement. But, the most exciting aspect of this new version was the possibility to customise its design according to common principles found in geometric sans serifs.

Funkis A references strict geometric designs with pronounced circular forms and closed apertures. Funkis B has softer curves and open forms that end at approximately 45°. Funkis C harkens back to architectural designs with straight, horizontal transitions and finials. Each of the three basic variants can be outfitted with sharp corners. Furthermore, you have the choice between circular and square dots for punctuation and diacritics. A final option is the possibility to add ink traps for using Funkis in smaller sizes.

We are now releasing the variable font of this project (including the static 120 fonts) and have therefor moved all licensing of Funkis ABC to our main site, but you can go to Funkis ABC to get an overview about the project.

Single styles from the Funkis ABC project are available to license upon request for €55 per style, in case you don’t require the complete 120-font package.