Typeface Design for Bagoss

From rough sketch to refined multi-width family

Bagoss began as a crude condensed sans-serif with a large x-height and diagonal terminals. Over time the design gained stroke contrast and a tiny single-edge serif, sharpening its character. The family expanded into three subfamilies spanning condensed to expanded widths, with OpenType features that expose cursive alternates.

Set in Bagoss

Insights

The design evolved by adding stroke contrast and a single-edge serif to an initially plain condensed skeleton.
Width range grew across three distinct subfamilies, spanning condensed to expanded.
Cursive letterform alternates are accessible via OpenType features.