TypeType Foundry Releases TT Rationalist 1.100 With Trapezoidal Serifs
TT Rationalist version 1.100 has been launched by TypeType Foundry, showcasing a slab serif design characterized by trapezoidal serifs and reduced stroke contrast. This update improves upon the bulky appearance of conventional slab serifs, enhancing the legibility of lengthy text. While maintaining the structural integrity of slab type, it allows body text to flow more freely within intricate layouts. Notable anatomical adjustments include curved strokes for letters like R, K, Ж, and Я, alongside authentic italics featuring calligraphic curves on glyphs such as k, y, x, v, and w. The typeface offers 31 OpenType features and 1,127 glyphs per style across 22 styles, accommodating over 235 languages in Latin and Cyrillic scripts, ideal for books, magazines, and digital applications.
Key facts
- TypeType Foundry released TT Rationalist version 1.100
- The typeface replaces massive rectangular slabs with subtle trapezoidal serifs
- Softer stroke contrast is intended to create a smooth reading cadence
- Curved strokes replace traditional serifs on the legs of characters including R, K, Ж, and Я
- True italics feature calligraphic curves across glyphs like k, y, x, v, and w
- The typeface includes 31 OpenType features such as Latin and Cyrillic small caps, tabular figures, and alternate ampersand, upright g, and italic k shapes
- Each style contains 1,127 glyphs
- The family spans 22 styles: 10 upright weights from Thin to Black, 10 matching italics, and two variable fonts
- It supports over 235 languages across Latin and Cyrillic scripts
Entities
Institutions
- TypeType Foundry
- Behance