Colfax
Process Type Foundry · Eric Olson · 2012
An oval sans by Eric Olson that sits between strict geometric and humanist territory, offering four text weights and two extreme display styles.
About
Eric Olson's Colfax uses near-perfect circles and subtly straightened sides to suggest geometry without mechanically imposing it, giving the family a warmer feel than a strict geometric sans. Six weights across twelve styles cover both workhorse text sizes and extreme display cuts, making the family versatile across editorial and identity work. OpenType features include case-sensitive arrows and an alternate J.
Classification
Described by the foundry as a 'nearly geometric' or 'implied geometry' sans, with oval characters built from subtle straight sides and near-perfect circles rather than strict mechanical geometry, placing it between a true geometric and a humanist grotesque.