A semi-condensed, transitional Old-Style with slightly retro calligraphic details.
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Looking for a soothing, relaxed visual flow in body text, Evans was designed by gently narrowing classical proportions to answer the designers' need of maximizing the arrangement of lengthy text within confined spaces.
Evans Extralight
Evans Extralight Italic
Evans Light
Evans Light Italic
Evans Book
Evans Book Italic
Evans Regular
Evans Italic
Evans Medium
Evans Medium Italic
Evans Bold
Evans Bold Italic
Evans Extrabold
Evans Extrabold Italic
Evans Heavy
Evans Heavy Italic
Evans Narrow Extralight
Evans Narrow Extralight Italic
Evans Narrow Light
Evans Narrow Light Italic
Evans Narrow Book
Evans Narrow Book Italic
Evans Narrow Regular
Evans Narrow Italic
Evans Narrow Medium
Evans Narrow Medium Italic
Evans Narrow Bold
Evans Narrow Bold Italic
Evans Narrow Extrabold
Evans Narrow Extrabold Italic
Evans Narrow Heavy
Evans Narrow Heavy Italic
Evans Ornaments Regular
Evans was named after Walker Evans, an american photojournalist whose photographs often featured unassuming subjects – ordinary people, roadside scenes, and the subtle details of the American landscape. His ability to find beauty in simplicity and appreciate the mundane inspired Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini and Andrea Tartarelli to create this typographic family that aims to convey the ideals of journalistic storytelling: simplicity, clarity, and unpretentious honesty.
Looking for a soothing, relaxed visual flow in body text, Evans was designed by gently narrowing classical proportions to answer the designers' need of maximizing the arrangement of lengthy text within confined spaces. Combining the vintage appeal of a semi-condensed old-style structure with a very slight transitional slanted axis resulted in text-oriented typeface with visual charm on both printed and digital pages. Subtly reducing the size of majuscules allowed the effect of an increased x-height, balancing space saving with increased readability at same point size. Using soft, semi-calligraphic shapes and keeping a generous letter spacing, the designers embraced a minimalist approach, aiming at a smooth reading experience.
For maximum versatility, Evans provides two distinct variations tailored to different purposes: the Regular and the Narrow subfamilies. While both are fine-tuned for body text applications , the second is suited also for display-oriented contexts, where attention-grabbing headlines take center stage. Each subfamily is developed in a range of 8 weights from Extralight to Heavy, and includes over 700 glyphs with full coverage of language using extened latin glyphs. True italics are designed for all weights, providing additional typographic control through the design of Swash Alternates, available through Open Type features that also include Standard and Discretionary Ligatures, Positional Numerals, Case Sensitive Forms and Stylistic Alternates. The family is complemented also by a rich set of Ornaments, available both as special glyphs or in a separate font.
With its retro-inspired design and unwavering commitment to form and function, Evans effortlessly extends its versatility from editorial design to digital interfaces and logo creation, inviting users to appreciate the beauty in simplicity, find joy in the ordinary, and embrace a relaxed and unhurried mindset.
Features
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(H)Case-Sensitive Forms
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1/2Fractions
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1a 2oOrdinals
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12360Oldstyle Figures
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1234Tabular Figures
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H123Denominators
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H123Subscript
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H123Superscript
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H123Scientific Inferiors
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H123Numerators
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120Slashed Zero
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Variable Typefaces
Evans Variable
VARIABLE FONTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH THE FULL FAMILY PACKAGE, MAY NOT WORK WITH ALL THE SOFTWARE
Take a quiet look
“Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long.” (Walker Evans)
Walker Evans (1903–1975) was an influential American photographer and photojournalist known for his work during the Great Depression. Born on November 3, 1903, in St. Louis, Missouri, Evans studied literature at Williams College before turning to photography. One of Evans' most notable contributions to photography was his collaboration with writer James Agee on the book "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" (1941). This work documented the lives of sharecropper families in the southern United States during the 1930s. The book combined Agee's evocative prose with Evans' stark and poignant photographs, providing a powerful and emotionally charged portrayal of rural poverty. Evans began his career as a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the 1930s, capturing images that documented the effects of the Great Depression on American society. His photographs often focused on the lives of ordinary people, portraying the struggles and resilience of individuals facing economic hardship. Some of Walker Evans' most iconic images include his candid street portraits taken in New York City's subway system during the late 1930s. These images showcase his ability to find beauty in the everyday lives of people and have become celebrated examples of street photography. Throughout his career, Evans worked for various publications and institutions, including Time magazine and Fortune magazine. His work has had a profound and lasting impact on the field of documentary photography, influencing generations of photographers and artists. Walker Evans received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to photography, and his work is featured in major museums and collections around the world. His legacy continues to shape the way we perceive and understand the power of visual storytelling in documenting the human experience.
