Lemanic
lo-ol Type · Loris Olivier, Noheul Lee · 2013
A dual-optical transitional serif originating from a 2013 project merging Pierre-Simon Fournier's principles with the Romain du Roi, split into a sturdy text cut and a sharper display cut.
About
Conceived for magazine and newspaper print, Lemanic carries a subtly inclined axis that lends a calligraphic quality, while slightly condensed proportions keep it economical on the page. The family divides into a near-slab text version and a more refined display version, each running through nine weights with italics that are deliberately disconnected from their upright counterparts, giving them an independent, playful rhythm. Weight and optical size are also offered as variable axes, making it a flexible toolkit for dynamic editorial layouts.
Classification
The foundry explicitly describes Lemanic as embracing a transitional style, merging influences from Pierre-Simon Fournier and the Romain du Roi, with a subtly inclined axis and slightly condensed proportions.