Geóso
Finaltype · Prof. Hans R. Heitmann · 2019
A humanist sans serif with geometric character, distinguished by a uniwidth system that keeps all nine weights at identical character widths, enabling weight changes without reflowing text.
About
Designed by Prof. Hans R. Heitmann and published in 2019, Geóso pairs optically refined curves and humanist proportions with a strict uniwidth architecture across nine weights and matching italics. The uniwidth approach is particularly suited to digital interfaces where hover effects or weight animations must not shift surrounding text. Six number sets, true small caps, extensive ligatures and diacritics for 37 languages complete a family built with careful attention to legibility at small sizes and composure at large ones.
Classification
Described explicitly as a humanist sans serif with geometric influence, combining two-story letterforms and calligraphic italics with optically refined curves rather than strict geometric construction.