Saes Grotesk Apr 2026

The typeface is inspired by the "lack of refinement" found in the first XIX-century sans-serif specimens. During this era, these fonts were considered strange or "grotesque" because they lacked the elegant serifs of traditional Roman styles. Saes Grotesk captures this "vintage vibe" but updates it with contemporary aesthetic features to make it suitable for current design trends.

Saes Grotesk stands out through several specific idiosyncratic details: Saes Grotesk

: 18 total styles, including weights ranging from Thin to Heavy with matching italics. The typeface is inspired by the "lack of

: Ends of letters like “a”, “c”, and “e” are extended further than traditional models, creating a more contemporary silhouette. Released in 2021 by W Type Foundry ,

Saes Grotesk is a unique sans-serif font family that blends the of 19th-century typography with modern digital standards. Released in 2021 by W Type Foundry , it was designed by Diego Aravena Silo as a tribute to the early, often "unrefined" era of sans-serif fonts—traditionally known as Grotesques in Britain and Grotesks in Germany. Design Origins & Philosophy