The Kimberley font, designed by the esteemed typographer Ray Larabie, stands as a testament to his ability to meld precision with creativity in his typographic creations. This particular typeface is distinguished by its unique blend of geometric rigor and subtle playful nuances, making it both versatile and visually engaging. Ray Larabie, known for his wide range of fonts that cater to various design needs, infuses Kimberley with a character that is both assertive and welcoming, reflecting his meticulous craftsmanship and imaginative approach to design.
Kimberley is characterized by its clean lines and clear, open forms which confer upon it a contemporary feel, yet it retains a certain warmth that prevents it from seeming sterile or impersonal. This balance is achieved through carefully designed letter shapes that combine straight lines and gentle curves, ensuring that the font remains approachable and readable across different contexts and applications. The font's proportions and spacing are masterfully executed, allowing for excellent legibility even in dense blocks of text, while its distinctive character shapes make it suitable for headline use where distinctiveness and impact are required.
The versatility of Kimberley is one of its most remarkable qualities. It is adept at fitting into a variety of design landscapes, from corporate branding and digital platforms to print media and creative projects. This adaptability stems from Larabie’s expertise in creating fonts that not only serve as functional tools for communication but also enrich the visual landscape with their aesthetic appeal. In essence, Kimberley by Ray Larabie is more than just a typeface; it is a manifestation of a design philosophy that bridges utility with beauty, making it a valuable asset for designers seeking to imbue their work with clarity, personality, and sophistication.
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Kimberley
By Ray Larabie
Unknown license
185 glyphs, 137 kerning pairs
© 2002 Ray Larabie. This font is freeware. Read attached text file for details. Info & updates visit www.larabiefonts.com. Donations gratefully accepted at www.larabiefonts.com/donation.html. Also visit my commercial type foundry at www.typodermic.com. This font was updated in 2004.. RayLarabie: Kimberley: 2002. Kimberley. Version 2.000 2004. Ray Larabie. Larabie Fonts is able to offer unique free fonts through the generous support of visitors to the site. Making fonts is my full-time job and every donation, in any amount, enables me to continue running the site and creating new fonts. If you would like to support Larabie Fonts visit www.larabiefonts.com for details.. http://www.larabiefonts.com. http://www.typodermic.com
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For those of you looking for an improved version with more/better accents etc: Ray Larabie has allowed me to rework his fonts and offer them with a (very generous) commercial license.
So if you need a professional quality Unicode OpenType or TrueType version of this font with a multilingual and expanded character set - you will find it here:
http://www.cheapprofonts.com/Kimberley_Pro
(Ray Larabie receives royalties from all sales)