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From top to bottom:
• WfAF in WfAF
• the hexadecimal digits "ten" ("A"), "eleven" ("B"), "twelve" ("C"), "thirteen" ("D"), "fourteen" ("E") and "fifteen" ("F") in Roboto typeface
• the complete hexadecimal array of digits in Roboto
• the complete hexadecimal array of digits in handwriting
• the complete hexadecimal array of digits in LCD-segments (unchanged)
• the complete hexadecimal array of digits in wSys (WLFR systematic nanofont).


concept 36
by WLFR



The hexadecimal number system, using a base of sixteen numbers, is widely used in this digital age. However, for the digits higher than nine (from 'ten' to 'fifteen') usually the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F are used respectively, since we lack specific characters for these. This is not only highly unsatisfying, but it can also lead to confusion (is #BADBED referring to a low-quality piece of furniture or a number?) or to problems in for instance automated filing or searching.

The project WfAF proposes a solution for this, introducing the design of six unique new characters for the digits that represent 'ten' to 'fifteen'. The digits are designs of basic forms, which means they can be implemented in handwriting as well as every possible font face. The designs are based on the general aesthetic of the standard number forms and relate to the letters A to F as used in the seven-segment LCD units, so the latter can stay unchanged.

A second stage of the project will focus on the names of these numbers in English and other languages. We are open to any suggestions for this.

WfAF can be found in our portique.