Synopsis.
Designed by Tanguy Vanlaeys, the typeface Milling explores the specific nature of single-line typefaces and their relationship to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. Unlike traditional typefaces, which require outlines or filled shapes, single-line fonts are distinguished by their uniform lines with no variation in thickness or outline, allowing them to be engraved or cut out by CNC machines with greater speed and precision.
The typeface comes in three styles: Simplex, Duplex, and Triplex, with each developed according to an approach centered on the path of the tool. Unlike traditional methods of type design, which involve “sculpting” letterforms, Tanguy Vanlaeys designed the paths that guide the tool’s movement.