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Calenza

por Mostardesign
Estilos Individuais a partir de $25.00 USD
Família completa com 31 fontes: $449.00 USD
A família de fontes Calenza foi desenhada por Olivier Gourvat e publicada pela Mostardesign. Calenza contém 31 estilos e opções de pacote familiar. Saiba mais sobre esta família

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Calenza is a contemporary type family inspired by a series of blue ceramic street name plaques found throughout the historic center of Valencia, Spain. Originally created in the early twentieth century, these signs feature a distinctive vernacular lettering style shaped by practical constraints, local craftsmanship, and the need for clear public communication.

The project began with extensive photographic documentation and research into Valencia’s urban heritage. Rather than producing a strict historical revival, Calenza reinterprets the character and spirit of the original lettering through a modern and versatile typographic system designed for contemporary graphic design.

One of the defining features of the source material is the use of varying letter widths to accommodate street names of different lengths while maintaining visual consistency and legibility. This principle became the foundation of the family, which is available in three widths: Regular, Condensed, and Compressed. Together, they offer designers a broad range of expressive possibilities, from compact editorial layouts to impactful headlines and branding applications.

The family includes multiple weights, true italics, small capitals, extensive OpenType features, and multilingual language support. A Variable Font version further expands its flexibility by allowing continuous control over width and weight.

Alongside the core family, Calenza Poster explores the more expressive side of the original street lettering. Designed as an all-caps display style, it preserves many of the distinctive details, irregularities, and construction quirks observed on the ceramic plaques. Several alternate characters featuring bold striped patterns introduce a contemporary graphic dimension while maintaining a strong connection to the source material.

Balancing historical inspiration with modern functionality, Calenza is equally suited to branding, editorial design, signage, packaging, cultural projects, and large-scale typography. Its combination of vernacular authenticity, architectural influence, and contemporary precision gives designers access to a distinctive visual voice rooted in the streets of Valencia while remaining fully adapted to today's creative needs.

Designers: Olivier Gourvat

Fundição: Mostardesign

Estreia na MyFonts: Jun 25, 2026

Calenza

Sobre Mostardesign

Founded in 2009 by Olivier Gourvat, Mostardesign is an independent type foundry with a passion for creating high-quality, versatile typefaces. Specializing in both type design and custom projects, we have created iconic fonts such as Sofia Pro, Filson Pro, Univia, and our latest addition, Solena Pro.Olivier’s roots as the son of a sign painter deeply influenced his design journey. Surrounded by his father’s illustrations and paintings, Olivier developed a passion for design that led him to start his career as a graphic designer before founding Mostardesign.Since its inception, Mostardesign has been dedicated to producing serif, geometric, and contemporary fonts that offer unmatched versatility. Our typefaces are trusted by brands in a variety of sectors, from high-tech companies and consumer goods to museums, enhancing brand identities and marketing campaigns worldwide.At Mostardesign, we believe that great type can make all the difference - Crush everything with Fonts !

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