Modale Antique
sans · italic · 2024
Modale Antique is a sans-serif typeface with sharp ends and a general bonhomie. Initially designed for a contemporary art center visual identity proposal, it was put on hold for a while before returning as a complete family. Its letter construction is influenced by Antiques Maigres Larges by Deberny & Cie (1923) but also takes inspiration from Venus by Bauer Type Foundry (Frankfurt am Main, 1907) and Monotype Grotesque (Monotype, 1926). This mix of a grotesque structure, bold capitals, and clean-cut endings creates a sense of rhythm. Modale Antique is sharp but not overly assertive; it is effective without imposing limits. Its nearly monolinear construction and rounded curves steer clear of the eccentric and uncertain aspects of grotesque models. Modale Antique offers a straightforward yet friendly solution to modern needs: a typeface that is balanced in all caps and text-ready.