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Madawaska

Madawaska

by Typodermic
Individual Styles from $69.95 USD
Complete family of 34 fonts: $169.95 USD
Madawaska Font Family was designed by Ray Larabie and published by Typodermic. Madawaska contains 26 styles and family package options.

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About Madawaska Font Family


Forged in the untamed wilderness of Canada, Madawaska stands as a testament to the raw power and enduring spirit of the North. This commanding slab-serif typeface doesn’t just demand attention—it seizes it with the tenacity of a seasoned trapper and the grace of a seasoned lumberjack.

Madawaska’s stocky, weighty design channels the very essence of the Canadian landscape. With eight robust weights and their italic counterparts, this typeface family offers a versatility that spans from whisper-quiet forest trails to thunderous rapids. Each character is crafted with the precision of a master woodworker, resulting in letterforms that are as sturdy and reliable as the oldest growth pines. But Madawaska isn’t content with mere strength. It pushes the boundaries of typography with its two scuzzy effect styles: Madawaska Jeans and Madawaska River. These unique variations harness the power of custom textured OpenType ligatures, infusing your designs with the gritty authenticity of well-worn denim and the unpredictable energy of whitewater. It’s more than just a font—it’s a typographic adventure.

For those navigating the digital frontier, Madawaska comes equipped with small-cap styles that stand as firm as a mountain face against the winds of web and application deployment. These characters carry the full weight of Madawaska’s personality, ensuring your message remains unshakeable across all platforms. Madawaska speaks the language of the land, and its roots run deep. Its extensive character set supports a vast array of Latin-based European writing systems, allowing your rugged message to resonate from the fjords of Norway to the pampas of Argentina. Whether you’re crafting copy in Finnish or forging headlines in Portuguese, Madawaska delivers your words with unwavering authority. Embrace the spirit of the wilderness in your designs. Let Madawaska be the voice that cuts through the noise, the typeface that stands resolute against the ever-changing tides of trends. From rugged outdoor brands to hard-hitting editorials, Madawaska infuses every project with a dose of untamed authenticity.

Don’t just choose a font—choose a legacy. Add Madawaska to your typographic arsenal today and watch as it transforms your designs from mere words into powerful declarations, each letter a testament to the enduring strength of classic Canadian craftsmanship.

Designers: Ray Larabie

Publisher: Typodermic

Foundry: Typodermic

Design Owner: Typodermic

MyFonts debut: Oct 30, 2008

Madawaska

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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