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Futuracha: The Quirky and Eccentric Font

Futuracha is a display font that was created by a group of design explorers called HØLY. The name is a combination of words futura and cucaracha (cockroach in Spanish). The design is based on the basis of pf futura book, a geometric sans-serif typeface that was designed by Paul Renner in 1927.

What makes Futuracha unique and interesting is that it has dynamic ligatures that change the shape of the letters according to the context. For example, the letter "o" can have different forms depending on the surrounding letters, creating a playful and organic effect. The letters' edges also extend in a forceful way, trying to remind the art deco's style. The serifs are based on John Baskerville typefaces.

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Futuracha was originally designed in 2012 as a student project and was awarded by the Greek Graphic Design and Illustration Awards (EVGE) in 2013. It was downloaded by over 250,000 creatives from more than 180 countries in the first five years of its publication. However, it was not possible to type with it, as it was only available as a set of vector files.

In 2017, HØLY launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to create Futuracha Pro, a fully functional OpenType font that would allow users to type with the dynamic ligatures. The campaign was a huge success, raising more than 860% of its goal. Futuracha Pro was released in 2018 and is available for purchase on HØLY's website.

Futuracha is a font that challenges the conventions of typography and invites users to experiment with it. It is suitable for headlines, logos, posters, and other creative projects that require a touch of quirkiness and eccentricity. Futuracha is a font that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and diversity.

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