Typeface of the Month: RST Thermal

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RST Thermal is an exploration of balance and contrast. Combining the elegance of classical typography with the sharpness of contemporary design. It was conceived to be a variable font with two axes: weight and optical size, providing a wide range of options for texts and display applications. The Regular and Italic text styles breathe a warm atmosphere, their design inspiration is a relaxed interpretation of the work of 16th-century French type designer Robert Granjon, evoking a comforting rhythm and a sense of familiarity that makes reading enjoyable.  

On the other end of Thermal’s design spectrum lie the extreme weights—thin and heavy—specifically designed for larger sizes. These weights borrow stylistic cues from several distinct influences: the characteristic Woodtype from the 19th century, which inspired lettering styles from the 60s and 70s, and the bold work of Oscar Ogg. One of Thermal’s distinct features is its Italic’s 20° inclination (a significant inclination by any standard). This design choice finds its roots in the Ascendonica Cursive of 1571 cut by Robert Granjon, but is a contemporary interpretation that generates a captivating contrast with the regular version. Thermal studies the past and analyzes the present to create a unique blend, bringing a distinct dichotomy and an eclectic identity.

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Typeface of the Month: RST Thermal

Foundry: Reset Type
Designer: Fernando Díaz
Release: December 2023
File Formats: Variable: TTF & WOFF2 | Static: OTF, TTF & WOFF2
Styles: Display, Headline & Text
Weights: Thin Text, Thin Text Italic, Thin Headline, Thin Headline Italic, Thin Display, Thin Display Italic, ExtraLight Text, ExtraLight Text Italic, ExtraLight Headline, ExtraLight Headline Italic, ExtraLight Display, ExtraLight Display Italic, Light Text, Light Text Italic, Light Headline, Light Headline Italic, Light Display, Light Display Italic, Regular Text, Regular Text Italic, Regular Headline, Regular Headline Italic, Regular Display, Regular Display Italic, Medium Text, Medium Text Italic, Medium Headline, Medium Headline Italic, Medium Display, Medium Display Italic, Bold Text, Bold Text Italic, Bold Headline, Bold Headline Italic, Bold Display, Bold Display Italic, ExtraBold Text, ExtraBold Text Italic, ExtraBold Headline, ExtraBold Headline Italic, ExtraBold Display, ExtraBold Display Italic, Black Text, Black Text Italic, Black Headline, Black Headline Italic, Black Display, Black Display Italic
Price: Styles starting at $35 | Families starting at $350
Special Offer: 40% foundry discount with the code #SLANTED40, valid until February 29th

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