A Space Race-inspired slab serif with softened forms across multiple weights, suited to branding, editorial and packaging work.
About
Daito takes cues from mid-20th century display type of the Space Race era, reinterpreting those reference points with contemporary proportions and a friendly, approachable character. The family spans at least four weights from Light to Black, with softened serifs at lighter settings giving way to more authoritative presence at heavier weights. OpenType features include stylistic alternates, ligatures, titling capitals and small caps, with broad Latin coverage across Western, Central and Eastern European languages.
Classification
Daito is described explicitly as a slab serif with softened serif forms and a friendly character, drawing inspiration from mid-20th century Space Race-era type designs, placing it in a humanist slab tradition.