This is 'Swiss Post Sans,' an exclusive typeface developed by Swiss Post in collaboration with Swiss Typefaces. Developed over more than three years, this font is used in a wide range of environments, from mailboxes, vehicles, and signage to websites and apps. The design was handled by Quentin Schmerwer, while font development and technical implementation were overseen by Benedict Brambeuque.

The key condition for developing the block typeface was to replace only the font files without modifying the existing layout. To achieve this, the overall space occupied by the characters was aligned with the existing typeface. Swiss Post applied initial test files to a real-world environment and reviewed them with external experts. Instead of creating separate versions for print and screen, a single typeface was used to handle both environments.

The font style combines rounded curves and sharp edges. The existing square dots have been changed to circles. There are five weight levels, ranging from Light to Extra Black. The width of the numbers has been set to be the same by default to ensure alignment when displaying numbers side-by-side, such as in fares and timetables. Accents and special characters have also been refined to accommodate a four-language communication environment.

The italic type incorporates cursive elements. Curved flows were added to lowercase letters such as a and e, and the stroke of f was drawn to extend below the baseline. Sharp ends were left where curves meet straight lines. The italic type was developed to be suitable for titles and large announcements.

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Typeface sample: Swiss Typefaces. Applied photos/videos: © La Poste Ltd. Photo: © Yves Bachmann.