Rawson
Latinotype · Alfonso García, Latinotype Team · 2017
A humanist sans inspired by Johnston and Gill Sans, offering 60 styles across three subfamilies with a large x-height and classical ductus suited to branding and signage.
About
Drawing on early English humanist sans-serif tradition, Rawson blends geometric structure with humanist warmth to produce a typeface described as elegant without being formal. Its 778-character set covers 219 languages and includes small caps, discretionary ligatures, alternate characters and a range of figure styles. Three subfamilies – Pro, standard and Alt – provide 60 styles in total, spanning ten weights each with matching italics.
Classification
Described as inspired by early humanist sans-serif English typefaces, drawing on Johnston and Gill influences, with geometric sans structure and humanist warmth. The large x-height, open counterforms and classical ductus confirm a humanist sans classification.