Familjen Grotesk
Fontshare · Kristian Möller, Anders Wikström, Jonas Bäckman, Matilda Gysing, Örjan Nordling · 2022
A contemporary grotesque from Stockholm studio Familjen STHLM AB, distinguished by prominent ink traps that add character at display sizes whilst aiding clarity at small text sizes.
About
Designed by a team led by Kristian Möller, this sans serif sits comfortably in the grotesque tradition with a large x-height, closed apertures and sturdy uppercase forms. Ink traps cut visibly into the joins, giving it a distinctive edge at headline sizes without disrupting readability in body copy. Available in four weights with matching italics plus variable font axes, and released under the SIL Open Font License.
Classification
The foundry explicitly places it within the grotesque subgenre, citing large x-height, closed apertures and sturdy uppercase letterforms as key characteristics.