Typeface Design For Ikarus
Ikarus is a humanist double-family typeface developed by Dinamo, combining a sturdy monolinear text design with a high-contrast companion for headlines. Designed for clarity and adaptability, it features three widths, eight weights, and a variable axis for seamless transitions across styles.
Tags: Functional, High-contrast, Humanist, Monolinear, Variable, Versatile
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