Chimera is a reversed contrast typeface developed over five years by Maria Doreuli. The project explores dynamic letterforms that challenge traditional contrast conventions, resulting in a distinctive text and display font family.
Creative Boom’s February 2026 roundup by Tom May highlights notable new type releases from global foundries. The selection spans bespoke commissions, multiscript collaborations, and variable font innovations, reflecting a strong focus on inclusivity, craft, and typographic versatility. Each featured release demonstrates renewed ambition and thoughtful design across the international type community.
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The Brand Identity features Contrast Foundry’s new serif typeface CoFo Holz, designed by Nikita Sapozhkov. Inspired by woodcut techniques and historical type specimens, the font balances sharp and soft details to achieve both expressive display and readable text use. The article explores its design process, historical influences, and Sapozhkov’s vision for its creative applications.