Birrigon is a quirky, old-style inspired, soft-corner text typeface revival. Designed and produced by Beatriz Ribeiro, Gonçalo Estevão, and Rita Borges during 2021.
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Birrigon merges 5 different typefaces and feature influences: Walbaum, Normande, Goudy Old Style, Verona, and Bembo. From these, special attention was dedicated to preserving the proportions and spacing, especially from Walbaum.
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Designed and implemented in a one-axis Variable Font, Birrigon is well suited for small(ish) text and large headings. Mainly when it is possible to appreciate its soft details
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See the full booklet specimen here.