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Reed

ParaType · Isabella Chaeva · 2020

scriptcalligraphic italic
Reed specimen from ParaType

A calligraphic typeface by Isabella Chaeva built on humanist italic forms, offered in two weights plus a high-contrast display cut and two stencil variants, with extensive swashes and contextual alternates.

About

Reed draws from the humanist italic tradition, using high stroke contrast and flowing letterforms to approximate live calligraphy. The character set includes swashes and contextual alternates that animate text in labels, packaging and event graphics. Two stencil styles provide a more graphic alternative within the same family.

Classification

A calligraphic typeface rooted in humanist italic tradition, featuring high contrast and swash characters that evoke handwritten calligraphy. The inclusion of stencil variants and a high-contrast display cut extends the family beyond purely script territory.

Weights

RegularMedium

Optical sizes and widths

TextHeadline

Family

Reed Stencil

Languages

Latin

Tags

calligraphicitalicstencildisplayswashpackagingeleganthumanist

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