Ghost
WELTKERN · Nolan Paparelli · 2022
A high-contrast serif by Nolan Paparelli, originating from graffiti sketchbooks and refined into a seven-weight editorial family with sharp triangular serifs and a pronounced 18-degree italic.
About
Drawn over more than a decade and originally inspired by Ghostface Killah's lettering style, the family spans Hairline through Black, each with a matching italic rethought at a steeper angle for added dynamism. The calligraphic axis and sharp triangular serifs give the lighter weights a striking delicacy at large sizes, while the bolder cuts hold well in body text. It suits editorial work ranging from fashion titles to novel covers.
Classification
Ghost is a digital serif with a calligraphic axis, sharp triangular serifs and pronounced stroke contrast, inspired by graffiti lettering and calligraphy, placing it in the contemporary or expressive serif category rather than a classical historical model.