Datei Grotesk

Datei Grotesk emerged from an extensive exploration of sans serif typefaces that trace their origins back to the categorization of grotesques and neo-grotesques. The design process started in 2017, with the gradual development of the family contextualizing defining design features of legacy grotesque typefaces like Akzidenz, DIN 1451, Breite, Folio, Gerstner Programm, Haas Unica, Record Gothic, and Recta, among others. The design aims for a balanced approach to uniformity, featuring clear shapes, effortless readability, and a progressive system for both roman and italic styles. The final design strikes a balance between restraint with form qualities aiming to blend rationality with friendliness. The slight straight-sided letter forms give the type a subtle industrial flair, creating robust textures without appearing too rigid. [kontour.com]