Capellini
Show Me Fonts · Bernd Volmer · 2023
A variable didone display serif by Bernd Volmer, structured around six width steps from regular to extreme condensed rather than a conventional weight axis.
About
Instead of a traditional light-to-bold weight range, Capellini organises its variation across six named widths (Numero 1 through 6), each available in upright and italic, with the variable font allowing continuous adjustment of width and slant. The high stroke contrast and refined detailing draw from the Didot tradition, lending the family an elegance suited to fashion, packaging and poster work. Its most distinctive quality is its willingness to push into genuinely extreme condensed proportions while retaining legibility and character.
Classification
A high-contrast didone-influenced display serif with extreme width variation, ranging from regular to ultra-condensed proportions across six named widths. The strong stroke contrast and elegant details place it firmly in the didone tradition, adapted for expressive display use.