Industry: Design

Osmose

Neoclassical grotesk rooted in geometry but softened by historic script detail

Osmose is a neoclassical grotesk combining geometric sans-serif structure with details drawn from cursive historical scripts, particularly in its punctuation. H-height and ascenders are matched to reinforce the geometric foundation, while wider capitals add reading flavour. The family ships in five styles built on shared side bearings, enabling flexibility across text layouts without sacrificing optical consistency.

Set in Osmose

Insights

H-height and ascender height are deliberately equalised to anchor the geometric concept.
Punctuation borrows from cursive historical scripts to interrupt monotony in long-form text.
All five styles share the same side bearings, maintaining optical consistency across the family.
Capitals are drawn in a wider shape to add flavour to the reading process.