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Hackensack

Hackensack

by Typodermic
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Hackensack Font Family was designed by Ray Larabie, Chikako Larabie and published by Typodermic. Hackensack contains 1 styles.

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About Hackensack Font Family


Step back in time with Hackensack, a typeface that stands as solid as the foundations of a century-old factory. This Clarendon-inspired narrow slab serif doesn’t just nod to the past—it grabs it by the collar and brings it roaring into the present. Hackensack is more than a font; it’s a time machine cast in metal type, ready to stamp its authority on any design that dares to employ it.

With the confidence of a seasoned foreman and the charm of a vintage advertisement, Hackensack commands attention without shouting. Its compact frame and robust serifs evoke the era of steam engines and teletype machines, yet it stands ready to tackle the demands of modern design with unwavering resolve. This is a typeface that doesn’t merely suggest vintage appeal—it exudes it from every carefully crafted curve and corner. Hackensack’s versatility is as impressive as its pedigree. In headlines, it bellows your message with the resonance of a factory whistle. In logos, it etches your brand into memory like a craftsman’s mark on fine woodwork. And when you need that extra touch of historical authenticity, Hackensack’s old-style numerals—accessible in OpenType-savvy applications—add a flourish as elegant as a conductor’s pocket watch.

But Hackensack isn’t content to rest on its laurels in the English-speaking world. Like a well-traveled merchant of yesteryear, it has picked up languages from across the globe. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the windswept steppes of Russia, Hackensack speaks with a polyglot’s tongue, supporting a vast array of Latin-based European languages, Vietnamese, and a selection of Cyrillic scripts. It’s as comfortable setting Slavic poetry as it is crafting Vietnamese signage or Spanish novels.

In a world of fleeting trends, Hackensack stands as a testament to enduring style. It’s not just a typeface—it’s a statement piece, a conversation starter, a reliable workhorse that brings a touch of industrial-era gravitas to every project it graces. So roll up your sleeves and let Hackensack do the heavy lifting in your designs.

Designers: Ray Larabie, Chikako Larabie

Publisher: Typodermic

Foundry: Typodermic

Design Owner: Typodermic

MyFonts debut: Jun 25, 2010

Hackensack

About Typodermic

Welcome to Typodermic Fonts, a spirited type foundry rooted in Nagoya, Japan, started by the Canadian typeface designer, Raymond Larabie in 2001. Our library brims with 500+ diverse typefaces to fuel creativity in graphic design, advertising, web, and app development. As digital type pioneers, we adopted web fonts and app licensing early, consistently pushing the design envelope. With Canadian heart and Japanese precision, we're your global partners in extraordinary typography. Explore Typodermic Fonts—where creativity meets character.

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