ALT Maria Clara
ALT.tf · Alli Cunanan
A sharp, high-contrast display serif by Alli Cunanan, designed as an act of cultural reclamation rooted in Philippine visual history.
About
Designed by Alli Cunanan and named after the colonial Filipina archetype Maria Clara, the typeface inverts its source symbol by channelling confidence and intricacy rather than submissive restraint. Five weights from Light to Bold carry 592 glyphs with stylistic alternates, oldstyle figures and ligatures across full Latin Extended-A coverage. The result is a striking display face suited to editorial, branding and identity work where visual weight and cultural specificity matter.
Classification
A refined display serif with sharp, intricate letterforms drawing on Philippine visual history; its high contrast and ornamental detailing position it firmly in the display category rather than text use.