I released Snowgoose on February 20, 2002. The design originated as an extension of Vinque, which already carried a festive quality. I wanted to take that idea further and create a typeface with an overtly wintry character. I drew snow layers manually in FontLab, building a system where multiple layers could be combined to produce a realistic snow effect. From the start, the release included both snow-covered and snowless versions, allowing for flexibility in how designers applied the effect.

Although Snowgoose shares some DNA with Vinque, it stands apart as its own design. Vinque has a more serious tone, while Snowgoose carries a kitschy, retro holiday vibe. I have not seen it used in notable projects, but it was always intended for seasonal rather than general use.

On June 25, 2021, I updated Snowgoose by removing obsolete characters, adjusting vertical metrics for better browser performance, and redrawing rough curves. Another update on November 22, 2024, modernized the name tables to improve menu compatibility. Snowgoose has always been a paid typeface.