Capriola by Viktoriya Grabowska

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Capriola
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Name
Capriola
Designer
Viktoriya Grabowska
Year
2012
Category
Sans
License
SIL Open Font License 1.1
Source
Google Fonts
Files
Provider package; formats vary
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From Google Fonts

Capriola is a sans-serif typeface whose unique style draws upon forms seen in handwriting and italic types. Skeletons of the most characteristic glyphs are inspired by quick handwriting and based on a single hand movement (G,a,g,k,e). Capriola ambitiously seeks to push the boundaries of originality in the genre without losing legibility. The unusual glyphs are quite noticeable in large sizes which allows for distinctive headlines. However in small sizes these gestures become less noticeable, making it possible to set longer texts. The name means somersault in Latin. The a, e and G are the real acrobats, and the "g" makes a double salto! Capriola was spaced for use on the web. Capriola's originality combined with utility makes it ideal for a wide range of uses.

To contribute, see github.com/SorkinType/Capriola-VF.

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Glyphs

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
.,;:!?&@#$%*()[]{}"'/\

Weights and styles

400 Roman
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

References