Arastradero
Matteson Typographics · Steve Matteson
A calligraphically-rooted humanist serif with classical proportions, offered in three weights with italics and an open variant, distributed through Monotype.
About
Drawn from broad-nib pen lettering traditions, Arastradero brings calligraphic warmth to both display and text settings. Classical proportions lend a sense of stability and refinement suited to editorial and branding contexts. The family includes a standard variant in Light, Regular and Bold with italics, alongside an Arastradero Open cut offering decorative open-form characters.
Classification
Based on broad-nib pen lettering and calligraphy, Arastradero exhibits the classical proportions and organic stroke modulation characteristic of humanist serif design, with roots in calligraphic tradition.