Split Flap

Split Flap is a charismatic, variable Grotesk with sweeping terminals, a high x-height and minimal descenders. It’s the result of research into the history and functionality of split flap displays, which became widespread in public transport in the first half of the 20th century as a reaction to an accelerating society, replacing manual, analogue display boards. Based on the two-part flap mechanic, Split Flap mimics the visual distortion of the glyphs and offers a variety of italic variants.