What It Does
Webster is an animated typeface built for After Effects, based on the proportions of Helvetica Bold. The typeface constructs each character from dots, lines, and geometric faces, creating a technical, modular appearance. You can animate and customize these elements through 15 controllers without touching keyframes or expressions.
Key Features
15 customization controllers. Adjust the look and animation of the dots, lines, and faces that make up each character. The controllers modify both static appearance and motion characteristics.
9 preset styles. Select from pre-built style configurations as starting points, or build your own from scratch. The presets cover a range of looks from minimal outlines to complex geometric patterns.
153 glyphs. Full character set includes uppercase, lowercase, accented characters, numbers, punctuation, and special symbols like currency marks and math operators.
JSX format included. The typeface comes in both traditional After Effects project format and the lightweight JSX format, which integrates directly with Font Manager for text-layer typing rather than character-by-character placement.
Non-destructive editing. Unlike pre-rendered animated fonts, Webster exposes all paths, keyframes, and expressions. You can modify any aspect of the animation or scale infinitely without quality loss.
Who It’s For
Useful for title sequences, tech-focused branding, and motion graphics where you want geometric, structured letterforms with built-in animation. The technical aesthetic fits science, data visualization, and corporate work. Works well for projects requiring customizable animated type without starting from scratch.
Compatible with Font Manager for streamlined text layout, or use the free Animography Controller to manually arrange characters. Requires After Effects CS6 or later.
Pricing
Webster uses a pay-what-you-want pricing model. The suggested price is €35 (approximately $40), but you set the amount. A free trial provides access to letters A, B, and C for 7 days, requiring the Font Manager trial. Purchasing 4 or more Animography typefaces adds a 25% discount. The license covers personal and commercial use without redistribution rights.