: The font revels in the tension between a mechanical grid and organic letterforms. Its creators describe it as having the qualities of a sports car : agile, steady, and suave.
The design balances the strictness of an engineering grid with the curves of luxury automotive design. Complete Weight and Style Guide vitesse font
: It sits "large on the body" due to its short ascenders and descenders, making it appear bigger than its actual point size in text and inviting tight leading . Variations & Usage : The font revels in the tension between
Vitesse is a modern typeface family designed by Jonathan Hoefler and released by Hoefler&Co. in 2010. It was originally commissioned for Esquire magazine in 2000 and later expanded for Wired . Design Characteristics vitesse font