Affairs
SM · Mark Niemeijer · 2021
A compact geometric serif by Mark Niemeijer with proportions drawn from neo-grotesque sans-serifs, making it an easy pairing companion.
About
Designed by Mark Niemeijer and released in December 2021, Affairs takes its structural cues and proportions from neo-grotesque sans-serifs, giving it an unusual degree of compatibility when set alongside typefaces in that tradition. Its geometric construction is softened by sleek curves, allowing it to sit comfortably in both formal and informal contexts. The family comprises three styles: Regular, Italic and a Mono variant.
Classification
The foundry explicitly classifies Affairs as a Geometric Serif. Its structure draws from geometric proportions akin to neo-grotesque sans-serifs, placing it firmly in that subcategory.