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004Nerve WireNerve Wire studies the relationship between tension and release. Conceived as a lightweight display face, it relies on precise linework and measured proportions to create clarity, while subtle curves and softened terminals temper its sharpness with warmth. The contrast between structure and delicacy becomes its defining voice.

Across its forms, restraint guides every decision. The thin construction introduces air and sensitivity, yet the underlying framework keeps it steady and deliberate. Rather than feeling fragile, Nerve Wire reads as responsive, attuned to expressive settings without losing composure. It becomes an exploration of how lightness, when carefully controlled, can carry emotion with quiet confidence.

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