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Canella Type Family

Canella is a type family primarily to be used in books and magazines. It has a large x-height in order to improve readability in small sizes. This approach is inspired by 16th century punch-cutters Hendrik van den Keere and Robert Granjon. The roman uses the broad-nib model with angular shapes as basis.

The italic is notably distinct from the roman and has a literary tone. It is situated in the transitional style period that uses elements of the pointed pen writing. It is inspired by the 16th century writing master G. F. Cresci as well as Robert Granjon’s italics. The current Canella typeface features regular, italic, bold and bold italic weights.

Future plans for Canella include the addition of a book, book italic weights, and extensions with ornaments and swashes.