![]() The Abril Text fonts take inspiration from both 19th century slab serifs and Scotch Roman typefaces, rather than the Didone-style lineage used for the Abril Display fonts. At first they may look practically identical, but it is these details which smooth the transition from one font family to the other as well as distinguish them from each other. To maintain consistency with the Display styles, the styles of Abril Text give the initial impression of having the same shapes but with lower contrast. It also features typographic niceties such as ornaments, borders, special dingbats, and alternate letters and numbers that provide a broad palette for the designer’s needs. Abril Display holds the reader’s attention with measured tension in its curves, good colour, and high contrast. The Display styles, based on a contemporary revamp of classic Didone models, have a strong presence on the page without overwhelming the reader with forms that are either unfamiliar or too captivating. ![]() ![]() Created by Veronika Burian and José Scaglione specifically for intensive editorial use in newspapers, magazines, and digital media, the Abril font family is of two worlds.
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