QuasiSansM

QuasiSansM is a typeface family designed for digital typography. Introduced by the design collective QuasiLabs in 2019, it is intended as a bridge between traditional sans-serif shapes and more carefully modulated strokes that enhance legibility on screen. The M in the name signals a medium-contrast, modular metric variant curated for user interfaces.

The design combines a geometric skeleton with restrained stroke modulation. It features a balanced x-height, slightly rounded terminals, and minimal ink traps to reduce blurring on low-resolution displays. QuasiSansM ships with eight weights from Thin to Black, plus italics, and supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic. It includes common OpenType features such as ligatures, lining and oldstyle figures, fractions, and smart punctuation. A variable font axis for weight is also provided.

Origin and development: QuasiSansM emerged from research into legible UI typefaces and was released under a permissive license on a public repository. Subsequent updates refined glyph shapes, metrics, and hinting for mobile and web platforms. The M variant was expanded to include medium optical sizes, ensuring a consistent appearance across different screen densities and rendering environments.

Usage and reception: QuasiSansM is used in dashboards, apps, and web interfaces where readability is prioritized. It has been praised for clean aesthetics and legibility, though some critics note its restrained character can feel impersonal in branding contexts. Overall, it is regarded as a practical option for interfaces that demand clarity and consistency across devices.