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Grotesk Alpha

por MACIOTYPE
Estilos individuales desde $0.00 USD
Familia completa de 12 fuentes: $90.00 USD
La familia tipográfica Grotesk Alpha fue diseñada por Maciej Grabowski y publicada por MACIOTYPE. Grotesk Alpha contiene 12 estilos y opciones de paquete familiar.

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Grotesk Alpha is a versatile sans-serif typeface family inspired by early 20th-century typography, particularly by the masthead of a Polish popular science magazine from 1926 Wiedza i Życie (Life and Knowledge). This typeface presents a contemporary interpretation of modernist design principles, merging historical references with precise digital craftsmanship. The name Grotesk Alpha reflects the dual nature of the design: "Grotesk" refers to the early sans-serif, monolinear letterforms that originated in 19th-century France, which were once seen as unconventional departures from classical serif styles. These early grotesques, such as Akzidenz-Grotesk (1896), paved the way for modernist icons like Futura, Univers, and Helvetica. "Alpha" alludes to the first letter of the Greek alphabet and the distinctive form of the lowercase a, symbolizing both origin and identity. Grotesk Alpha is characterized by its monolinear design, versatility, and subtle detailing. A defining visual motif is the use of diamond and droplet forms—a hybrid shape between a rhombus and a circle—that adds unique character to selected lowercase letters. This geometric nuance gives the typeface a distinctive rhythm while maintaining clarity and balance. Developed through a research-driven design process that combines historical analysis, modular construction, and optical refinement, the typeface achieves visual harmony and consistency across its twelve styles. Built with high-precision cubic Bézier curves, it delivers smooth geometry and excellent rendering on both screen and in print. The family includes 12 styles, both upright and italic. Each font supports 121 languages making it a flexible tool for editorial, branding, and digital design.

Diseñadores: Maciej Grabowski

Editorial: MACIOTYPE

Fundición: MACIOTYPE

Propietario del diseño: MACIOTYPE

MyFonts debut: Oct 28, 2025

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MACIOTYPE is an independent type foundry founded by Polish designer Maciej Grabowski, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow with a background in industrial and graphic design. The foundry focuses on the development of contemporary typefaces that draw inspiration from Central European typographic traditions, combining historical research with modern design methods. MACIOTYPE aims to create versatile, precisely crafted fonts that balance functionality, aesthetics, and cultural heritage.

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