See also:
Shavian alphabet https://www.shavian.info/alphabet/
Which has similar goals
Shavian alphabet https://www.shavian.info/alphabet/
Which has similar goals
I used to be a journalist and tried to adapt it for my language (Estonian) years ago, but eventually gave up. Possibly tried it with Gregg also, which is the coolest one visually IMO. Orthic is entirely new to me, thanks a lot for this link!