Lanterne
Family Type · Abel Martins · 2024
A 12-style transitional serif by Abel Martins, designed at Family Type in 2024 with broad Latin language coverage and an extensive OpenType feature set.
About
Released by Family Type in 2024, Lanterne is a transitional serif in 12 styles that spans Regular and Bold weights with matching italics. The family includes small caps, oldstyle figures, discretionary ligatures, fractions and two stylistic sets, making it well-suited to editorial and text work that demands typographic depth. Language support runs across several dozen Latin-script languages, with additional coverage of Greek and Thai.
Classification
The letterforms shown in the specimen, including the italics and the contrast between thick and thin strokes, point to a transitional serif. The name and lighthouse-themed specimen copy suggest a refined, classical-leaning design.