This is 'PP Altera,' a variable typeface introduced by Pangram. Caio Kondo, Francesca Bolognini, and Matt Desjardins participated in the design. It is a typeface that implements different letter forms within a single structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The starting point is the metamorphosis found in Greek mythology. Just as gods and creatures change their forms, the design was conceived to allow a single typeface to oscillate between various characteristics. The name is a neologism reminiscent of the Latin word 'alter,' meaning 'different' or 'another.' The focus was placed on the property of transitioning between forms rather than on specific shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Altera consists of three variable axes and nine sub-families, totaling 72 styles. These include Sans, Slick, Elegant, Wedge, Text, Ancient, Serif, Carb, and Sharp. Each family offers eight styles and variable fonts, with 510 glyphs in each style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is characterized by different font families sharing a common dimensional structure. Forms ranging from sans-serifs without stroke ends to serifs are grouped within a single system. Calm body text and decorative headline text coexist within the same series. The variable structure also allows for the exploration of intermediate forms between defined styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The official introduction suggests applications such as body text in editorial design, brand identity, and expressive headlines. On the website, you can compare typefaces by family and download trial fonts. Commercial licenses are available separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n