Franci

Franci, the latest addition to our collection, subtly captures the essence of the geometric aesthetic. This typeface, characterised by its elemental simplicity, strikes a harmonious balance between boldness and subtle precision. Franci is a sequel of the Ladislav typeface, which is a humble homage to the typography of Ladislav Sutnar. Elaborating further on its potential, it moves forward in time visually, touching the typography of Herb Lubalin and admiring the constructed typefaces of Aldo Novarese. In styles ranging from Light to Black, Franci is exhibited in two subfamilies, A and B, where the alternation of most characters results in a completely different aesthetic impression. Yet together they form a harmonious whole and are ideal for combined typography. In an era of constantly evolving design, Franci appears to be a simple but distinctive typeface that handles a variety of uses effortlessly. Its geometric precision, clean lines and uniform shapes give it a timeless appeal. Franci serves as a precise tool that allows messages to be communicated with a subtle sense of humour. This typeface admires the beauty of simplicity in typography and is an example of how even subtle elements can have a significant impact on visual communication.

Design: Tomáš Brousil
Number of fonts in a family: 12 (A Light, A Regular, A Semibold A Bold, A Black, A Striped, B Light, B Regular, B Semibold, B Bold, B Black, B Striped)
Number of glyphs per font: 517/310(A/A Striped)/462/277(B/B Striped)
Release date: 2023

OpenType Features:
Proportional Figures (pnum)
Localized Forms (locl)
Standard Ligatures (liga)
Case Sensitive Forms (case)
Slashed Zero (zero)
Initial Forms (init)
Terminal Forms (fina)
Contextual Alternates (calt)