Seeking typeface recommendations
I’m looking for a serif typeface that is as thorough as TheSerif or PMN Caecilia — i.e., multiple weights, small caps, true italics, ranging figures, etc — but that isn’t TheSerif or PMN Caecilia. I can’t use TheSerif (long story why) and I can’t shake the feeling that PMN Caecilia is just a bit too precious (humanist) for this particular use. I’m tending toward slab(ish) serifs, but open to other suggestions, too. Any thoughts?
1.Aug.2006 9.58am
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Apex Serif by Chester & Rick Valicenti, available exclusively from Village:
http://vllg.com/Thirstype/ApexSerif/mudTyper+Weights/
1.Aug.2006 10.22am
What project(s) will you be using this typeface for?
1.Aug.2006 10.29am
Apex Serif is excellent. Another one to compare: Fedra Serif. This comes in two different versions with different lengths of extenders.
1.Aug.2006 10.45am
FF Page Serif
FF Olsen
FF Avance (Daidala interview with Bloemsma)
1.Aug.2006 10.51am
If you can live without small caps and oldstyle figs, Frutiger’s Serifa and Glypha are less humanist options.
1.Aug.2006 6.21pm
I might as well let you know about an oft-overlooked gem from Luc DeGroot:
TheAntiqua family. One of the most legible serif families I’ve ever encountered. Check out: TheAntiqua Sun, TheAntiqua B, TheAntiqua E.
Here: http://www.lucasfonts.com/index_neu.html
2.Aug.2006 11.50am
Luminance and Remontoire are both small families, but they might fit in well anyway?
http://www.macrhino.com
2.Aug.2006 3.43pm
You know what, Stefan, I’ll second that. I bought Luminance recently (but not Remonoire - that’s for later) and I must say, it’s a very warm, unique and legible face. It works beautifully, so much character, but such that it doesn’t overwhelm. Nice work!
3.Aug.2006 10.19am
Christian,
Thanks for nice words about Luminance. It has a personal touch for sure. You just have to find the right moment to use it. I hope you find good use for it?!
3.Aug.2006 4.45pm
Yes indeed, Stefan. I recently wrote a paper on the evolution and cultural (social) signifiance of the Roman baths, set in MRF Luminance with a few ornaments from Linotype Dala. Very charming.
7.Aug.2006 11.04pm
Just a quick note to say thanks for all of the suggestions. This project’s on a slow burn so I haven’t committed to anything yet. Was just looking at TheAntiqua... Man, she’s pretty...
8.Aug.2006 7.30am
Freight Micro has all that. It has a great italic too, really similar in some ways to the very first italics. All the other weights and styles are a plus as well.
8.Aug.2006 1.35pm
NiceTry beat me to it. Freigh Micro has everything you need. There is a lot of character there - maybe too much for what you need? - but it’s totally style-linked, with a very rich character set and everything you need in terms of numerals. I’m trying to convince my employer to buy it and Freight Sans; it’s not inexpensive, but I think the price is worth it. You can really see how much work Joshua poured into it.
JLT
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