Rigor Ionic Display
A display-optimised ionic serif from DSType, offering eight weights with matching italics for large-scale headline and editorial work.
About
Rigor Ionic Display is one of several optical variants within the extended Rigor family, sitting alongside Rigor Ionic, Rigor Ionic Headline, Rigor, Rigor Display and Rigor Headline. Its eight weights from Thin to Heavy, each with an italic companion, give designers a broad tonal range for display and headline setting. The ionic classification points to sturdy bracketed serifs and controlled stroke contrast inherited from nineteenth-century newspaper and display typography.
Classification
Rigor Ionic Display belongs to the ionic/clarendon branch of slab serifs, characterised by sturdy bracketed serifs and moderate stroke contrast suited to display setting. The 'Display' designation indicates it is optimised for large-size use within the broader Rigor Ionic family.