Apoc JP にほん
Sharp Latin display type gains full Kana support
Apoc JP extends the Apoc family—originally released in 2018 and updated in 2020 and 2022—to cover Latin plus Japanese Hiragana and Katakana. The expansion, released in 2026, was co-designed by Caio Kondo alongside original designer Matthieu Salvaggio. It supports both horizontal and vertical Japanese writing systems and is distributed as TTF, WOFF, and Variable files.
Set in Apoc JP
Insights
- Kana support required a dedicated co-designer (Caio Kondo) alongside the original Latin designer Matthieu Salvaggio.
- Both horizontal and vertical writing modes are supported, addressing a core requirement of Japanese typography.
- The family ships in variable font format in addition to static TTF and WOFF, covering Latin, Hiragana, and Katakana.
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