Introducing Sovietta!
- JoshNichols
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Introducing Sovietta!
Hi all!
I'm new here, and I'm excited to share a font I just had created, called "Sovietta." It's reminiscent of the old Soviet plate engravings, but without all of the sloppy plate work which was common in those rushed plates. The inspiration came from the charm of some of Shostakovich's old scores (particularly the 24 preludes/fugues) and string quartets. Here's a comparison:
The original: The new: I'm in love with the clefs and flats, and the relative compactness of the original. I wanted to keep that without adding too much.
I'm new here, and I'm excited to share a font I just had created, called "Sovietta." It's reminiscent of the old Soviet plate engravings, but without all of the sloppy plate work which was common in those rushed plates. The inspiration came from the charm of some of Shostakovich's old scores (particularly the 24 preludes/fugues) and string quartets. Here's a comparison:
The original: The new: I'm in love with the clefs and flats, and the relative compactness of the original. I wanted to keep that without adding too much.
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
Is it available to download or purchase? With which notation apps does it work?
- JoshNichols
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
It is compatible with Dorico, as it is SMuFL compliant! This is Abraham Lee's work, and I'm not sure if he'll be selling. I'm sure he'd be willing to share it with you!
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- JoshNichols
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
It requires a bolder house style, kind of like November 2, otherwise it'll look 'off.'
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“Complexity is layered simplicity.” – James Wiznerowicz
“Complexity is layered simplicity.” – James Wiznerowicz
Re: Introducing Sovietta!
A very nice capture, indeed, congratulations Josh!
Is the font complete, such as Maestro (compatible)?
Is the font complete, such as Maestro (compatible)?
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
Absolutely wonderful (as with pretty much all of Abraham's work) The "balance" is impeccable. Really very hard to take issue with any of the engraving as shown.
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
It is technically only the clefs, basic accidentals, noteheads, and


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“Complexity is layered simplicity.” – James Wiznerowicz
- JoshNichols
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
Thanks! I really enjoy this look. I used Dorico to produce the example, and it's little to no tweaks!Schonbergian wrote: ↑09 Feb 2021, 21:33Absolutely wonderful (as with pretty much all of Abraham's work) The "balance" is impeccable. Really very hard to take issue with any of the engraving as shown.
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“Complexity is layered simplicity.” – James Wiznerowicz
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
You said you had created this font in your OP; but then that it is Abraham Lee's work. Is it a joint effort?
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Re: Introducing Sovietta!
He didn’t say he created it. He said he *had it* created. However, he provided the necessary specimens. So, definitely a joint effort.John Ruggero wrote: ↑13 Feb 2021, 20:28You said you had created this font in your OP; but then that it is Abraham Lee's work. Is it a joint effort?
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