Philippa balances elegant geometry with rigid structure. Circular counters, spiked corners and sharp interior angles appear straightforward, but subtleties lurk beneath the surface.
Font Details
Philippa’s four font weights are duplexed, so changes in weight will not affect the width of the text being set. This constraint enhances the underlying personality developed by the wide circular “bdgopq” group and the narrower “hmnru” lowercase characters. The duplexing also offers utility both in digital interfaces and graphic design applications, where playful use of weight change can be developed without shifting layouts.
The sans-serif typeface features elliptical counters and geometric forms, evoking the more utilitarian aspects of 20th Century modernism. Contemporary proportions and a large x-height help to improve readability in digital contexts. Acute angles on characters such as “MZz24” are not chamfered, giving their sharp forms full impact at display sizes. Strokes consistently terminate at precise vertical, horizontal and 45° angles.
The mix of geometric elegance and rigid structure is perfectly suited to branding and corporate use, where a clean and simple aesthetic can be embraced without sacrificing subtle individualising differences.
Font Styles
Philippa is available in 8 styles, across 4 weights.
Font Features
Stylistic Alternates
Stylistic alternates can be activated using the OpenType Stylistic Sets ss01ss02ss03ss04.
R Ra au u4 4
Case Sensitive Forms
Case sensitive forms can be activated using the OpenType case feature.
«[{(H-O)}]» «[{(H-O)}]»
Tabular Figures
Tabular figures can be activated using the OpenType tnum feature.
0123456789$€£¥∙
Small Figures
Small figures can be activated using the OpenType sups and subs feature, or using the corresponding superior and inferior unicode characters.
H1O2x³
Fractions
Fractions can be activated using the OpenType frac feature, or using the corresponding unicode fraction characters where available.
