Type Electives Display Type, Fall 2025
Egredi
by Alex Durlak
Egredi is an experimental, bold display typeface for headlines and titles that embodies its name: a Latin verb meaning “to step out”, “disembark” or “to go beyond”. It lives up to its promise with angular letterforms inspired by broad-nib pen strokes and refined through a geometric, grid-based modular system. Its structure is deliberate, yet subtle calligraphic gestures break through the rigidity. Each form, like its namesake, “deviates” and “ascends” from convention, resulting in a distinctively progressive, forward-leaning aesthetic.
Alex Durlak
Alex Durlak is a Toronto-based artist, designer, and publisher with 20+ years working at the intersection of music, art, and publishing. He has art-directed 100+ album and artists’ book releases through his various imprints, developed identity systems for cultural projects and publishers, and collaborated with a range of creative clients. Alex foolishly operates his own print and bindery equipment and has presented work at international art book fairs and experimental music festivals from New York to Rio de Janeiro. He brings a hands-on understanding of both concept and craft to every project.
