Pixel Epfe 17 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Pexico Micro' by Setup Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: game ui, pixel art, hud text, retro branding, terminal styling, retro, arcade, techy, game-like, utilitarian, retro computing, screen legibility, ui labeling, grid consistency, nostalgic aesthetic, blocky, grid-fit, angular, crisp, modular.
A compact bitmap design built from square pixels with strict grid-fitting and monospaced spacing. Strokes are predominantly orthogonal with hard, stepped corners and small one-pixel notches used to suggest curves and diagonals. Capitals are broad and fairly uniform in mass, while lowercase forms echo the same modular construction with simplified bowls and joints. Numerals are geometric and rectangular, prioritizing legibility through clear silhouettes rather than smooth curvature.
Well-suited to game interfaces, pixel-art projects, and retro-themed branding where grid-aligned lettering is part of the aesthetic. It works best at sizes that preserve the pixel structure and in short bursts of text such as menus, labels, scores, or UI indicators.
The overall tone is distinctly retro-digital, evoking classic computer terminals and early video game UI. Its crisp pixel rhythm feels technical and functional, with an arcade-like energy that reads as intentionally low-resolution and screen-native.
The design appears intended to deliver a faithful, classic bitmap reading experience with consistent cell-based metrics and strong on-screen presence. It emphasizes modular construction and straightforward shapes to maintain clarity within a limited pixel grid.
Diagonal letters (such as K, V, W, X, Y) rely on stair-stepped pixel runs, giving them a jagged, quantized texture that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. Counters are small and squared, and many glyphs use minimal interior openings, reinforcing a sturdy, block-forward color on the page.