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An italic-only typeface where the slope itself is the concept
Rapidissima is a cursive display typeface designed by Michelangelo Nigra and released by Typotheque in 2021, available exclusively as italic. Its 24-degree slope and high stroke contrast push the visual expression of speed to an extreme, intended for large-scale or attention-seeking use rather than continuous reading. The family serves as a companion to Rapida, which is designed for long-form reading at small text sizes.
Set in Rapidissima
Insights
- The typeface is exclusively italic—no upright styles exist—making angle and cursive rhythm the entire formal premise.
- Each weight includes eight numeral variants: proportional lining (default), old-style, tabular lining, tabular old-style, superior, inferior, circled, and circled inverted.
- A swash OpenType feature substitutes calligraphic variants for lowercase letters.
- Rapidissima pairs with the companion family Rapida, which is designed for long-form reading and small text sizes.
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