Traditional handwritten posters are originally used to announce social events like concerts, boxing matches, and parties. These posters exuded a distinct flair and vivacity. Inspired by the handwritten wheatpaste posters found in the vibrant coastal communities of Accra, Ga Maamli is a display font that embodies the spirited essence of the Ga people. Commissioned by Google Fonts, Ga Maamli ambitiously seeks to be a digital representation of this handwritten style and not a replacement of traditional sign writing.
Figs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 show the glyph construction logic used to create Ga Maamli. While trying to preserve the vernacular nature and brushstroke logic, it adhered to some typographic rules.
To establish a family, there had to be some form of harmonization between LC and UC characters. This also contributed to the overall visual language.
