With his latest creation, Reborn Font, Hong Kong font designer Roy Chan wants to “reawaken the toughness of the past.” Based on Serif and Sans-Serif fonts, Chan’s design features strong strokes and sometimes sharp corners, through which the 25-year-old hopes to create traditional Chinese characters that can act as a rallying cry. “I think the problem is that Hong Kong lacks a font that has the impact of a rallying cry or a lot of character, which was much needed when we began the project in 2020, as there was a strong sense of powerlessness at the time,” said Chan. “Whether it was the protest …