Grand Slang
Nikolas Type · Nikolas Wrobel · 2019
A calligraphic serif by Nikolas Wrobel that translates mid-20th century American penmanship traditions into a sleek, reduced typeface merging grotesque and serif qualities.
About
Drawing on the calligraphic hands of Oscar Ogg and William A. Dwiggins, Grand Slang retranslates rather than recreates its historical sources, arriving at over 310 non-modular characters that blend the warmth of calligraphy with the economy of a grotesque. Three styles — Roman, Italic and the alternate B-Side — give designers flexibility across editorial, branding and packaging contexts. Its uptake by Nike, Mandarin Oriental and Gestalten confirms its standing as a versatile yet distinctly voiced display face.
Classification
Grand Slang merges grotesque and serif qualities drawn from mid-20th century American calligraphy traditions, placing it in a calligraphic serif subcategory with its non-modular, hand-influenced letterforms.