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Lemance

Dalton Maag · Damien Collot · 2017

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sans-serifhumanist sansitalic
Lemance specimen from Dalton Maag

A humanist sans drawn from research into the calligraphic origins of italics, with vibrant energy across upright and italic cuts.

About

A humanist sans by Damien Collot, drawn from his research into the calligraphic origins of italics and how that lineage has shaped typography. The result is a family that reads as elegant and characterful, with italics that carry real handwriting energy rather than slanted uprights. Suits editorial, culture and identity briefs that want warmth without going fully into script.

Classification

Dalton Maag classifies Lemance as a humanist sans typeface inspired by its designer's research into the calligraphic origins of italics and their influence on typography.

Weights

LightRegularMediumBoldBlack

Languages

Latin

Tags

humanistsans-serifcalligraphicitalicseditorialcharacterful