Kanton Gothic
La Bolde Vita · 2020
A contemporary grotesque drawing on Morris Fuller Benton's American grotesque tradition, offered across six text weights plus a dedicated heavy Poster cut.
About
Designed with higher contrast, friendlier proportions and pointed terminals compared to its historical references, Kanton Gothic sits comfortably across headline and body copy work. The family spans Thin through Bold with matching italics, adds a Poster weight for large-scale display use, and includes a two-axis variable font in the family pack. Extensive OpenType features including stylistic sets, single-storey alternates for both 'a' and 'g', circled numbers and case-sensitive forms make it well equipped for editorial and branding applications.
Classification
Described as a contemporary grotesque heavily inspired by Morris Fuller Benton's work, placing it firmly in the American grotesque tradition with modernised proportions and pointed terminals.