How similar do font family resemblances need to be? Character Type on its NewsSerif typeface
Henning Skibbe discusses the creative thinking behind Character Type’s latest release NewsSerif, a typeface completing a toolbox for editorial typographic challenges.
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Based in Hamburg, Character Type is the type foundry behind a plethora of retail and custom typefaces including
Haptic Script, NewsSans, MedienUnion and most recently,
NewsSerif. Founded by Henning Skibbe in 2018, the studio works with small and international brands to create a unique and personal typographic expression. “The typefaces we create aim to have character,” he tells us. It’s always about flavour. Not being bland is our mission and our name.”