The Aferis variable font consists of a multi-weight serif typeface, whose name is a playful anagram from “Serif”. It presents an Experimental axis in defiance of the “Type for text” briefing. Designed by Ana Margarida Calçada, David Rocha and Miguel Machado in 2020.
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The first three masters in the weight axis are intended for small scales, such as running text. And the fourth is intended to be used in a more experimental context, as a more eccentric proposal that distances itself from the rules created for the font.
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The intention was to create a modern font, with a pronounced contrast. This work reinterprets and takes some of its features from Caslon and Kumlien (as historical references), Parnaso (as a national reference from Mário Feliciano), Nara and Serif Babe as more contemporary references. Hoome and Bisect typefaces directly inspired the creation of the experimental master.