I’m always finding interesting typefaces in my day-to-day so it made sense to start sharing these gems regularly. Buying typefaces is a lot like hoarding except they don’t take up as much space, thank god, otherwise I’d be buried in fonts.
First up we have Tomato Grotesk from The Designers Foundry, a sans-serif with some lovely little details. Love the sharpness of the “m” and the “a” and “e” both seem happy, like they have their own little facial expressions. This a great typeface for that project that’s bit more straightforward yet needs a touch of personality.
Next, we have Bayard, designed by Tré Seals, which is a typeface inspired by signage from the 1963 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom, and named after civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. I love what Tré has done here because of the fact that you get these differing type widths, which enables you to create and reduce emphasis where needed. And with the popularity of mixing type styles, this would fit nicely in a number of different projects.
Speaking of mixing type styles, Dark Paradise by Tropical Type is modern serif that features an ornate italic with lots of fun alternates. I’m very into these playful, basically display typefaces that have a lot of personality. Combining the edgy serif with the swashy italic offers up a lot of potential and possibilities for a project that needs a little pizzaz.
Finally, we go full personality with Goji by Typeverything, a typeface inspired by the iconic Art Nouveau style. It’s a whole lot of personality, with those super sharp curves, the adorable little baby counters, and how the weight of each letter sits toward the bottom of the letters. If you want your project to get noticed this is the perfect typeface for you.
