Diploë

Diploë is a late rendition of a genre of sans serifs that borrows its structure and proportions from Renaissance writing. The typeface’s abrupt transition from stems to branches and its preference for horizontal directionality are traits that derive from these ancestors. Diploë’s arches spout high from the stem — a feature echoed in its large apertures. When combined with a left-leaning contrast axis, the lineal humanist tends to exhibit a pronounced asymmetry. Diploë uses a few tricks to rein in this tendency: the magnet-like arches grow almost horizontally from the stem, reverberating across the horizontal axis to form bowls. The symmetrical distribution of thicks and thins offers additional stability. Finally, Diploë’s proportions tend toward uniform widths in all characters. The resulting shape language suggests a wide stance, but its sturdiness also helps stabilize the narrower styles. [monokrom.no]

Produced as a variable font with weight and width axes. Static instances in seven weights across three widths, in upright and italics, are also available.