Comptine
Comptine is a playful typeface, made for children’s books. Based onthe humanist model, it is a low contrast semi-serif, with angles that reveal the calligraphic process followed during it’s creation. Designed specifically for children learning to read, the informal shapes have been streamlined to aid legibility. I tried to find the right balance between the rounded outside shapes and the pointy angles of the counters. Comptine comes in Regular, Bold and Black weights. The Bold and Black are a super-exaggeration ofthe curves, introducing high contrast to give more “punch” to the typeface, and to lend themselves suitable for use as headlines. I’ll try to extend the family with a version with rounded terminals, to provide smoother shapes and more overall sweetness.
Apply before 14 January for the three-week type design course starting 5 April and ending 24 April 2027.
After 10 years in Paris, we reinvent our type design programme. We go from 6 weeks to 3 weeks, while maintaining the fundamentals that make TypeParis’ reputation.
The course will take place in Menorca, Spain for the first time. In 2027, we offer two levels, Foundation and Expert, which allows you to discover type design, or to gain expertise after an initial training.
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