Bitroot

Note

This project is a prototype and doesn’t have a stable release yet. Design and features are subject to change.

Bitroot is a low-resolution blocky typeface I created in Aseprite and converted to scalable font files using PixelFont.

It's a crisp look and stays readable even at small sizes!

Specifications

Each character fits within a tiny 5×10-pixel area, with the baseline 7px from the top. Capital letters use the full 7px height, while lowercase letters have a 5px x-height measured upward from the baseline.

Ascenders like b, d, f, h, k, and l extend to match the capital height, while descenders (g, j, p, q, and y) drop 3 pixels below the baseline into the lower space.

All alphanumeric characters maintain a consistent 5px width for perfect alignment. Symbols and punctuation marks vary in width based on what looks best for each character.

Contributing

Please use imperative, properly cased commit messages (e.g., "Add glyph for ampersand").

Workflow

1. Edit bitroot-typeface.aseprite in Aseprite
2. Export the updated font sheet as font-sheet.png at 100% scale
3. Import font-sheet.png into PixelFont and load settings from pixelfont-settings.json
4. Generate the font in scalable TTF format
5. Submit a PR with the updated .aseprite file, font files, and JSON (if modified)

Tip

Aseprite is paid software ($19.99 USD), but since the source code is available on GitHub, it can built and installed for free!

Click here for releases and build instructions.

License

This font is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1.