Vitriol Regular

Vitriol Regular was developed by Dirtyline Studio as a modern interpretation of the aggressive, high-contrast display faces found in mid-20th-century industrial signage and woodblock prints. It emerged during the resurgence of the 'brutalist' aesthetic in digital design, aiming to provide designers with a typeface that balances raw power with contemporary precision. Its origins are rooted in the desire to create a caustic, high-impact visual language that commands attention in crowded editorial environments.

Technically, Vitriol Regular is characterized by its substantial visual weight and extremely tight apertures, which create a dense, rhythmic texture on the page. The letterforms feature a remarkably high x-height and condensed proportions, maximizing the use of vertical space while maintaining a strong horizontal presence. The inclusion of deep, geometric ink traps ensures that the heavy strokes do not bleed into one another at smaller display sizes, while its sharply sheared terminals and lack of traditional curves lend it a kinetic, almost industrial energy that is ideal for display-oriented applications.