Schneidertyper

Schneidertyper is a typeface designed by German type designer Christian Schwartz. It was released in 2009 by FontFont. The typeface is characterized by its clean, geometric forms and its extensive character set. Schneidertyper is available in several weights, from Thin to Black, and includes a variety of OpenType features such as ligatures, alternate characters, and stylistic sets.

The design of Schneidertyper draws inspiration from mid-20th century sans-serif typefaces, but with a modern sensibility. It aims to be highly legible and versatile, suitable for a wide range of applications including editorial design, branding, and web design. Its clear and open counters contribute to its readability, even at small sizes. The typeface family also includes a monospaced version, Schneidertyper Mono, which shares the same design principles but is tailored for coding and tabular data.

Schneidertyper has been praised for its balanced proportions and its attention to detail. It is often described as a workhorse typeface, reliable and adaptable. The design process involved extensive research and refinement to ensure its functionality across different media. Christian Schwartz, the designer, is known for his work on other notable typefaces, and Schneidertyper is considered a significant addition to his portfolio. Its availability through FontFont makes it accessible to designers worldwide.