Publisher: Schizotype FontsAstrid Grotesk is a normalized variation of Schizotype Grotesk. Normalized; not neutralized. Where lots of neo-grotesks appear cold with their extreme neutrality, Astrid has a warmth, eminating from its (for desire of a better word) clunkiness. These upright designs represent the very first part of what will be a large suite of fonts. They will be followed by italics, condensed designs, and possibly a slab-serif equivalent. Early adopters will be cared for however. If you acquire the upright family now, the italics and condensed font styles will be yours totally free when they are released.
Astrid Grotesk, while being plainly a neo-grotesk in look, has a character all of its own. Standout characters consist of the f and t, and the default binocular g, unusual in neo-grotesks. And the ideal angled terminals on c, e and s Stylistic sets (or stylistic alternates for those whose software does not support them) provide up alternate types of a, g, y, I, @ and dutch IJ. A full complement of characters is included: proportional and tabular, lining and oldstyle, plus fractions, subscript and superscript. Note likewise that the tabular figures (in addition to currency signs) are duplexed throughout weights - really helpful when highlighting particular entries in tables. The tabular characters include likewise replaces in repaired width (across all weights) comma and period, so your decimals line up completely always. Lastly, case delicate types of specific glyphs are included for all-cap settings.
This typeface will work for business identities and branding work. It's spaced more for text settings, however will work well for screen, particularly with some negative tracking. Bored of those other Swiss design typefaces? Astrid Grotesk could be the face you need to revive your designs. Combined with Schizotype Grotesk, its more eccentric cousin, you've got an unconventional branding system all set to utilize right out of the box.
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