A neo-classical transitional serif with heightened contrast and pointed splayed serifs, developed as the more ornate counterpart to the plainer Spyre text family.
About
Originating from the type design programme at Kingston School of Art, Spyre Epoch pushes back against the rationalist tendencies of its sibling family by adopting traditional cap widths, lower x-height and sharper, more expressive serifs reminiscent of engraving-era models. Where Spyre reads as a clean contemporary text face, Epoch draws on Oldstyle and transitional references, including Times New Roman and Plantin, for a higher-contrast result suited to display and editorial work with classical flavour. The family ships in seven weights with a variable font also available.
Classification
Described as neo-classical, Spyre Epoch sits firmly in the transitional serif tradition with heightened contrast, pointed and splayed serifs, and traditional cap widths that reference engraving-era models such as Times New Roman and Plantin.