Synthese Sans Serif Font is a versatile workhorse family for both texts and headlines based on a geometric and straight-lined design. Equally functional in screen interfaces as in signage, the family also features all the tools necessary for demanding publication design. At first sight, Synthese imbues a basic, almost blatant solidity and strength, but that feeling is soon tempered by gentle curves and subtle detail. This rational and rigorous approach to its shaping produces a neutral yet welcoming voice.
The Ultra weight is a departure. This very dark series reveals its full potential in display sizes, whilst other cuts, including Light, will perform well at all sizes. It represents an “exercise in style”, questioning concepts of blackness and extremes in typeface design. In its alternate glyphs one can find German, Anglo-saxon, and even Latin influences. Following Grotesk custom, Synthese does not have italics but obliques. The alternate shapes of ‘a’, ‘g’, and ‘l’, available in both upright and oblique styles, offer choice of personality.
Synthese Sans Serif Font is provided to you by Production Type. Free for personal, non-profit use. For commercial use you need to buy a license here
