Almarena Neue
Almarena · Jérémie Gauthier · 2023
A variable grotesque by Jérémie Gauthier offered in Classic and Display optical styles across nine weights with italics, drawing on the 19th-century lineal tradition.
About
Released in 2023, it operates on three variable axes covering weight, display contrast and italic, giving designers a single file that spans from text to large-format use. The Classic style carries ink traps and thin hairlines intended to give it more character than a straight Helvetica derivative, while the Display style opens up contrast for headline work. Language support runs across a broad range of Latin-based languages from Afrikaans to Zulu.
Classification
The foundry explicitly classifies it as a lineal/grotesk in the tradition of 19th-century grotesques, with ink traps and a sans-serif construction free of serifs and ornament.