
Curved spurs instead of serifs define Muriza's signature structural detail
Muriza is a slab serif designed by Jürgen Schwarz in 2015, with contributions from Jakob Runge, named after a region in Styria. Its defining feature is curved spurs in place of conventional serifs, paired with monolinear strokes, rounded dots, and lively italics. Nine weights span Hairline to Black, each with an italic counterpart; the family is also available as a variable font. Use cases include advertising, publishing, packaging, and wayfinding.
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