Kumadatype

Kumadatype is a geometric sans-serif typeface family developed by the fictional Kumada Type Foundry and released in 2015. It is designed for high readability in digital interfaces and editorial contexts, featuring a modular, grid-based construction.

The design emphasizes strict geometric forms with a tall x-height, open apertures, and balanced stroke widths. It includes nine weights from Thin to Black with matching italics, and supports a range of typographic features such as ligatures, small caps, and old-style figures. The variable-axis version allows weight, width, and optical size adjustments to adapt to different display environments.

Kumadatype provides comprehensive language support with Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts. It also includes a set of stylistic sets for branding and UI micro-interactions, plus contextual alternates to improve rhythm in continuous text.

Applications include corporate branding, apps, dashboards, and editorial layouts. It has been noted for its legibility in small sizes and its clean geometric aesthetic, though some readers interpret its forms as neutral rather than expressive in certain brand contexts.

Availability and licensing: distributed by the Kumada Foundry, Kumadatype is offered with desktop, web, and app licenses. The family ships as OTF/TTF with webfont formats (WOFF/WOFF2) and a variable font file for advanced typography workflows. Documentation provides guidance on recommended sizes, alignment, and case studies.

See also: Geometric sans-serif; Kumada family; OpenType features.