Modern Sans Serif Suggestion

Sam Serif
13.Dec.2007 8.37am

I’m looking for a modern typeface (probably sans) that connotes performance, leadership and entrepreneurship; if it looked a little techy that wouldn’t be such a bad thing.

Right now, my closest faces are Neo Sans, Interface and Foco ... Trantino Bold Italic is close but looks a little dated, unoriginal.

Is there anything new or unexpected that someone can suggest.

It should be durable enough for web/motion graphics. This will be a brand’s primary typeface.

Thanks so much!

begsini
13.Dec.2007 8.46am

What about Variable? Apex sans?

Sam Serif
13.Dec.2007 8.56am

I like Apex a lot, but it seems like it could have a little more personality and a stronger leadership quality.

Goran Soderstrom
13.Dec.2007 9.00am

Have you looked one of the “mothers” of all of these squarish look-a-like sans?

I am talking about DTL Argo.
http://www.dutchtypelibrary.nl/

cuttlefish
13.Dec.2007 9.00am

Of course, anything is going to look dated when the only text you have seen it in references the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Sam Serif
13.Dec.2007 9.40am

DTL Argo is nice. I can’t believe I hadn’t tried that yet.

pattyfab
13.Dec.2007 10.23am

How about Klavika?

http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/processtype/klavika/

crossgrove
13.Dec.2007 10.37am

“I can’t believe I hadn’t tried that yet.”

Did you check out the license prices?....

;)

Also by Gerard Unger, a similar sans: Vesta might suit your purposes and be more affordable.

Goran Soderstrom
13.Dec.2007 10.53am

Oh yes, Vesta is also nice, and rather similar to Argo aswell.

I agree, DTL fonts are very expensive, but I cant help it – I just love the clean design of DTL Argo.

Pieter van Rosmalen
13.Dec.2007 10.57am

If you like Argo, you will like Stalemate by Stefan Hattenbach.
http://www.fountain.nu/catalogue/stalemate.asp

Sam Serif
13.Dec.2007 11.53am

Klavika is great; thanks for the suggestion!

Cross: I actually have Argo at work, so that’s a lifesaver. I was actually pricing something from TEFF earlier ... and I almost fell out of my chair!

Vesta is nice but a little low key. Stalemate is great, plus I love Fountain. Can anyone think of one that would make a good brandmark (i.e. a little more distinction/personality) as well?

loremipsum
18.Dec.2007 1.23pm