Altro Typeface

Designed by Francesco Canovaro with Mario De Libero, Altro is a typeface that seamlessly transitions between humanist grotesque and serif old style, offering flawless pairing within a single font family. It allows designers to maintain visual harmony while experimenting with different aesthetics, thanks to its consistent set of proportions and visual weights. In its Grotesk incarnation, Altro is a Swiss-inspired, low-contrast sans serif with a wide range of eight weights. Its slightly lower-than-usual x-height lends it a touch of elegance while preserving its functionality as a workhorse typeface. The Serif version features an old-style transitional design, characterized by distinctive square dots and a brutalist approach to ball terminals. With its comprehensive weight range and high legibility, Altro ensures both consistency and creative freedom, making it a cohesive and adaptable solution for any design project, from editorial layouts and brand identities to web design. The ability to switch seamlessly between styles within the same typeface streamlines the design process, enhancing both efficiency and aesthetic coherence across different media.