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Alpha Variant Font

The following graphics are based on a font currently in development. The font is called Alpha Variant and is being designed by Tom Buhrman. The pieces designed so far are:

And the Cannon and Knightrider pieces are currently in development.

Alphaerie Graphics

The following table represents my adaption of the Alpha Variant font to my Alfaerie set. In addition, I've created some new graphics: Chariot, Ferz 2, Reversed Elephant and Camel, and Reversed Knight. Download the set here.


Ferz

Wazir

Ferz 2

Chariot

Ferz

Wazir

Ferz 2

Chariot

Cardinal

Equus Rex

Amazon

Chancellor

Cardinal

Equus Rex

Amazon

Chancellor

Elephant

Camel

Camel
(reversed)

Elephant
(reversed)

Knight
(reversed)

Elephant

Camel

Camel
(reversed)

Elephant
(reversed)

Knight
(reversed)


Written by David Howe. Graphics created by David Howe. Font created by Tom Buhrman.
WWW page created: June 20, 2002.