Author's note

Giro Light is a free geometric display sans serif with thin, even strokes. Broad circles and open-ended lines give the lettering a spare, constructed look, softened by smoothly rounded curves.

Its precise geometry suits both technology branding and contemporary arts publishing. Posters and event graphics can use the broken, minimal forms as a central design motif. Across these settings, the same circle-and-line structure connects the lettering with diagrams, icons, and abstract patterns.

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Giro is a sans serif typeface. It was designed for an independent music label as part of designer Marcelo Magalhes’s graduation project.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
This work is dedicated to the Public Domain
Font family
Giro
Font subfamily
Light
Unique subfamily identification
MarceloMagalhesPereira: Giro Light: 2004
Full font name
Giro-Light
Name table version
Version 001.000
Postscript font name
Giro-Light
Manufacturer name
Marcelo Magalh‹es Pereira
Designer
Description
This work is dedicated to the Public Domain

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2008-08-01
Revision1
Glyph count100
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSans serif
WeightLight
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
girolight001.otf
girooutline001.otf