Forma Font Family
Forma Font Family is a versatile typeface originally designed in 1968 by Aldo Novarese for the Italian foundry Nebiolo. It serves as a neo-grotesque alternative to Helvetica, characterized by its warm, humanistic qualities and unique features like the single-story ‘a’. Forma has been revived and expanded into a rich digital type family, known as Forma DJR, which includes various weights, optical sizes, and italics. This modern iteration retains the original’s charm while enhancing usability for contemporary design needs.
Features of Forma Font Family:
- Multiple Weights: Includes Hairline to Black extremes.
- Optical Sizes: Adjusts spacing for different sizes (8pt to 144pt).
- Variable Fonts: Offers flexibility in weight and width.
- Stylistic Alternates: Unique character designs like a bearded ‘G’ and double-story ‘a’.
- Wide Language Support: Covers Latin, Eastern European languages, and Vietnamese.
Forma is not free for commercial use; a license must be purchased for such purposes.
FAQs about Forma Font Family:
Is the Forma font family free?
No, Forma is free only for personal and non-profit use. A commercial license is required.
What are the main uses for Forma?
It is suitable for branding, editorial design, web publishing, and large display text.
Can I use Forma on my website?
Yes, Forma can be embedded in web projects using CSS.
What are the unique characteristics of Forma?
It features tight letter spacing and distinctive character shapes that enhance readability.
Where can I purchase a commercial license for Forma?
Commercial licenses can be obtained through the DJR website or authorized font distributors.
Designed by:David Jonathan RossWebsite
License: Free for personal use
