What It Does
Radiate is an animated typeface designed to look like hand-bent neon tube lettering. Each character is formed from one continuous line with glowing and darkened segments, reflecting the natural imperfections of real neon signs. The typeface includes both bold and regular weights that you can layer for multi-dimensional neon effects.
Key Features
Separate animation controls for three line elements (main, inner, concealed) let you build staggered reveals. Each has its own 0-100% slider so you can time exactly when different parts of the glow appear.
Color and glow customization includes three color channels, three line widths, inner line softness, and checkboxes to hide specific colors. The flicker controls (frequency and amount) add realistic variation to the neon glow.
Full character set covers A-Z, 0-9, and common punctuation including specialty symbols like ¡, ¿, and ×. The static version is a multicolor SVG typeface compatible with browsers and Adobe apps that support the format.
JSX integration means you can use the typeface with Font Manager for quick text layout. The package also includes a structured .aep file with all characters organized individually.
Works well for retro title sequences, event graphics, or anything needing that 1980s neon aesthetic. The animation controls are detailed enough for precise timing without being overcomplicated.
Pricing
Radiate uses pay-what-you-want pricing. Individual weights (Regular or Bold) start at $22, while the complete bundle (both animated weights plus the static version) starts at $43. A 7-day free trial covering letters A, B, and C is available (requires Font Manager, which also has a trial). Buying four or more Animography typefaces triggers a 25% discount.
Compatibility
After Effects 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020.