Author's note

Contemporary by Fox is a free light geometric sans serif with fine, even strokes and a crisp modern outline. Broad circular curves shape much of the lettering, set against tall, spare verticals and clean open forms. The result is restrained and airy.

In editorial design, its slim construction suits fashion features and architecture magazines, where the large curves can echo photography and spacious page geometry. It can also lend beauty packaging and gallery signage a quiet contemporary polish, especially for subjects tied to minimal interiors, art, and refined consumer design.

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Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2008 by Fox. All rights reserved.
Font family
Contemporary
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;pyrs;Contemporary
Full font name
Contemporary
Postscript font name
Contemporary
Manufacturer name
Fox
Description
Copyright (c) 2008 by Fox. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2008-08-27
Revision1
Glyph count56
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSans serif
WeightExtra-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced