Aitos Font Family

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Kevin Simpson was five years old when the stylized “E” of the Electrolux logo caught his eye. This is the earliest recollection of an interest in what was to ultimately become an obsession. Years later in his graduating presentation at Ravensbourne College, UK, a strong type and calligraphy bias manifested itself and he earned an honors degree in graphic design. Four years later, having become frustrated with the limitations imposed while working for a small independent type [...]

Kevin Simpson was five years old when the stylized "E" of the Electrolux vacuum cleaner logo caught his eye. This is his earliest recollection of an interest that ultimately became an obsession. Type remains his major preoccupation, and he admits to attempting to work a good typeface design into any project where he can get away with it.

Aitos was inspired by a metal sculpture Simpson saw while driving through the French countryside. "The statue was very strong. It was heavily weathered and had obviously been there for some time, yet it also seemed very delicate and light." Aitos, like the statue, is a rugged design. At first glance, it is chunky and bold, perhaps a little jarring. If you look again, however, you'll see it has refined qualities. Aitos commands attention - yet is still affable.