Klimax
Setup Type · Ondrej Jób · 2009
A conceptual display sans by Ondrej Jób that pairs an ultra-heavy Plus with a hairline Minus, both sharing identical metrics so they can swap within a single line of text.
About
Klimax explores extreme weight opposition through two optical variants, Plus and Minus, where the counters of Plus precisely echo the stroke width of Minus. Four styles including true cursive italics make up the family, with italic strokes finished in curved protruding terminals that lend a calligraphic softness. Wide proportions and a large x-height suit it to headline and editorial work where contrast is the primary instrument.
Classification
Klimax is classified as a display typeface by the foundry, with extreme weight contrast between Plus and Minus optical variants and wide proportions; its humanist sans construction and true cursive italics place it firmly in display-oriented humanist territory.