Antica font

Antica has sharp triangular serifs, and 8 weights with true italics. It forms a family that stylistically finds its origins in Latin styles of the nineteenth century. The font incorporates additional swashes, small caps, and stylish alternates that advance the aesthetic from its roots. This makes it appropriate for modern design. Commonly named ‘Latin types’ did not vary in weight. We decided to create Antica with a range that goes from thin to black. We also added extra curlicues to the letterforms.

Antica borrows from the versatility and freedom granted to type founders of the nineteenth century. A time when the meteoric growth of mass-produced consumer goods led to an increased demand for publicity. They needed fresh, attention-grabbing typefaces. We designed Antica to function well with an array of projects from stylized labels and formal editorial design. It requires small type sizes to large-scale posters and billboards. The Antica family supports a wide variety of Latin alphabet-based languages. A variable version is included too!