Ribbon Letters

During a Python programming class taught by Just van Rossum in the Hague, I worked through the algorithm for cubic and quadratic bezier curves. I soon realized that I could use these algorithms to create nebulous-like shapes (Image 1/2) by linking sequential points along two curves and specifying a third bezier curve (Image 3). Slowly, I began to program a few possibilities using Python and the Drawbot interpreter. The eventual goal is to use this principle to create letter-shapes (Image 4/5) to form a display typefamily with a range of styles. Due to the time it takes to program each shape's coordinates, it is a very slow process. I'll post more as it begins to develop into a useable typeface.

Thanks of course to Just for helping me through many complex scripting problems.