Magallanes Essential
Latinotype · Daniel Hernández · 2012
A neo-humanist sans serif from Daniel Hernández with calligraphic stroke influence, available in four weights with true italics and alternate glyphs, aimed at editorial and titling applications.
About
Magallanes Essential draws its character from calligraphic stroke endings and humanist proportions, giving it a warmth that distinguishes it from more mechanical sans serifs. Four weights from Light to Black each come with true italics rather than slanted romans, and alternate glyphs extend its versatility. The family is positioned for titling work in magazines and logotype design where it sits alongside text typefaces.
Classification
Neo-humanist sans serif with calligraphic influences visible in its stroke modulation and terminals, placing it firmly in the humanist sans-serif tradition rather than geometric or grotesque lineage.