Sichem

High contrast meets airy elegance in a display serif inspired by hot air balloons

Sichem is a high-contrast display serif designed by Anne-Dauphine Borione, released in 2022 under Blaze Type. The concept draws on the visual weightlessness of hot air balloons, yielding airy proportions and distinctive serifs. Stroke contrast is concentrated in the rounded letters, producing an eclipse- and sun-flare-like optical effect. The overall aesthetic blends Art Nouveau and Art Deco references with a contemporary sensibility. Alternate caps are included for compositional hierarchy. The family supports Latin European languages and exports in TTF, WOFF, and WOFF2.

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