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Bast

by Octotypo
Individual Styles from $25.00 USD
Complete family of 10 fonts: $180.00 USD
The Bast Font Family was designed by Julien Janiszewski and published by Octotypo. Bast contains 10 styles and family package options. More about this family

About the family


Bast was born from a single obsession: pushing a sans-serif to its structural limits. No unnecessary curves — just flat terminals, clipped angles, and counters that become almost geometric voids. Something closer to metal than to ink.

But rigid systems always crack a little, and that's where the interesting part lives. The tapered A, the squared bowls of B and R, the slightly awkward S — small decisions that stop Bast from feeling like a grid exercise and give it something closer to a personality tha will pop up on branding, on a boat or a car emblem.

The italics lean forward with intent. Not just slanted romans — they push, which makes them genuinely useful alongside the upright cuts in posters or editorial work.

Five weights, Light to Black. Built for headlines, logotypes, and situations where the type has to carry the room.

Designers: Julien Janiszewski

Current Foundry: Octotypo

MyFonts debut: May 24, 2026

Bast

About Octotypo

OCTOTYPO is an independent digital type studio based in France. It raised in 2020 from the rebranding of La-Laiterie, a foundry with over two decades of heritage. Specializing in bespoke typographic systems, OCTOTYPO develops custom typefaces tailored to a wide range of industries, from fashion and branding to editorial and technology. Each type design is crafted with a deep respect for artistic tradition while embracing the latest innovations in typography. The studio’s philosophy revolves around the idea that typography is more than just letters—it is a form of storytelling. Every typeface is designed to balance aesthetic beauty with functional clarity, ensuring a seamless reading experience. With meticulously engineered OpenType features, OCTOTYPO ensures versatility and adaptability, making its typefaces suitable for both print and digital applications. Whether for corporate identities or creative projects, OCTOTYPO delivers unique, high-quality typographic solutions.

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