Best Grotesk
Best Typefaces · Ignacio Casco Guijarro · 2025
A geometric sans from Ignacio Casco Guijarro spanning ten weights from Air to Poster, with matching italics at a 14-degree slant and round-cut ascenders that differentiate it from conventional grotesques.
About
Best Grotesk blends geometric construction with grotesk proportions, adding measured stroke contrast and a distinctive round cut on the ascenders. The family runs from an extreme Air weight through to Poster, with 20 static styles plus a variable font. OpenType features include single-storey a, alternate ampersand, tabular figures and circled numbers, with support for over 400 Latin-script languages.
Classification
A geometric sans-serif with grotesk influences, distinguished by distinctive round cuts on ascenders and a 14-degree italic slant. Clean modern shapes are tempered by deliberate contrast and classic proportions, placing it between strict geometric and humanist camps.