Antarctica
Newglyph · Ian Party
A neo-grotesque variable font by Ian Party offering 288 static styles and four variable axes including a contrast axis, drawing on the minimalism of Swiss grotesque tradition.
About
Designed by Ian Party at Newglyph, Antarctica is a neo-grotesque sans with a variable font covering weight, width, italic and contrast axes across 288 static styles. The contrast axis sets it apart from straightforward grotesques, allowing movement between a pure sans and a more modulated form. With 547 glyphs per style, it covers an extensive range of Latin-script languages.
Classification
Explicitly described as incorporating Neo-Grotesque principles, with a geometric precision and reduction of strokes typical of that tradition. The family includes a contrast axis alongside weight, width and italic axes.