MegaMegaTypeType
A single-weight geometric sans from 1996 with monolinear strokes, rounded forms and distinctive teardrop terminals on vertical strokes.
About
Designed by Alexey Chekulaev at Double Alex Font Studio in 1996, Calipso is characterised by near-circular letterforms and softly swelling teardrop terminals that give vertical strokes a distinctive finish. The monolinear construction and open, friendly proportions lend it a light decorative quality suited to display use.
Classification
The specimen shows a monolinear, near-geometric sans with distinctive teardrop terminals on strokes such as the 'i' and 'l', and softly rounded circular letterforms. The overall construction is friendly and informal, sitting between geometric and humanist sans territory.
Weights
Regular
Languages
Latin
Tags
geometricroundedmonolineardecorativemagazineteardrop-terminalssingle-weight