Typeface Design for Gilam Font Family
Neo-grotesque roots, modern terminal details
Gilam is a semi-condensed sans-serif designed by Plamen Motev and Ivan Petrov, released by Fontfabric on March 6, 2018. It draws on the neo-grotesque tradition of DIN while introducing sharp-edged 'W' and 'M' forms and outward-cut terminals. The family spans 18 styles with Extended Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek script support.
Set in Gilam
Insights
- Sharp edges on 'W' and 'M' and outward-cut terminals are cited as the distinctive modern details added to the neo-grotesque DIN-inspired base.
- A high x-height is a named design feature alongside the semi-condensed proportions.
- OpenType feature set includes old-style and tabular figures, stylistic alternates, fractions, and case-sensitive forms.
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