Violaine & Jeremy Launch Pilot Typeface, a Display Serif Inspired by Aeronautical Precision
The typeface Pilot has been launched by the Parisian team Violaine & Jeremy through their foundry Vj-Type. This distinctive display serif merges sharp angular elements with the precision of aeronautics, drawing inspiration from flight instruments of the twentieth century. Collaborating with designers Antoine Brun, Liana Korios, and Julie Senné, Pilot showcases a striking contrast between its bracketed serifs and sculptural vertical stems. The diagonal strokes culminate in geometric wedges, reminiscent of vintage aircraft wings. Its lowercase characters feature compact counters and pronounced apertures, ideal for headlines. Additionally, the typeface includes generous alternate glyphs and custom ligatures for creative versatility. To highlight its release, they worked with photographer Kelsey McClellan on visual specimens, now available on Behance.
Key facts
- Violaine & Jeremy designed Pilot Typeface, an expressive display serif blending sharp angular tension with aeronautical precision.
- The typeface was released through their independent type foundry Vj-Type.
- Designers Antoine Brun, Liana Korios, and Julie Senné collaborated on the project.
- Pilot draws inspiration from twentieth-century flight instruments and technical navigational charts.
- The design features razor-sharp bracketed serifs, broad vertical stems, and diagonal strokes ending in geometric wedges.
- Lowercase letterforms have compact counters and exaggerated apertures for rhythmic headline settings.
- Generous alternate glyphs and custom ligatures offer compositional flexibility for editorial use.
- Photographer Kelsey McClellan created specimen photography pairing monochrome type specimens with tactile materials and surreal culinary still lifes.
Entities
Artists
- Violaine & Jeremy
- Antoine Brun
- Liana Korios
- Julie Senné
- Kelsey McClellan
Institutions
- Vj-Type
Locations
- Paris
- France