FF Chartwell is a handy typeface that lets you create charts and graphs out of numerical data with just a few keystrokes. Designed by Travis Kochel, the typeface transforms simple strings of numbers into a graph with corresponding values. The visualized data remains editable, allowing for updates and styling. Here’s how it works:
1. Type the numbers
2. Pick the colors of your choice
3. Select all numbers and switch on the Discretionary Ligatures
4. The result
You can try out different styles
Know more in this screencast guide
Interview with type designer Travis Kochel
You can purchase the FF Chartwell Volume for $129 (7 styles) and the Coordinate Series Volume for $199 (11 styles). Share this post with a designer friend and voice your views in the comments below.