Typeface Design for PP Neue York
Three widths, three distinct x-heights — each drawn for a different typographic role
PP Neue York is a 48-style sans-serif family drawing on New York City's layered visual vernacular — bodega awnings, worn American gothic lettering, subway mosaics, and the rhythm of avenues and streets. It spans 8 weights (Thin to Black) with matching italics across three widths: Normal, Narrow, and Condensed. Each width carries a deliberately distinct x-height to suit different typographic roles, with Condensed taller and tighter for headlines and Normal proportioned for continuous reading. The design is structurally clean yet intentionally retains a subtly worn, lived-in quality.
Set in PP Neue York
Insights
- The three widths use different x-heights by design: Condensed is taller and tighter for headline use; Normal carries proportions suited to text settings.
- Despite divergent x-heights across widths, the family maintains visual consistency sufficient for mixed display and text use within a single project.
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