Font Reviews 2024: Tegner

Designed by Linda Hintz
Distributed by Future Fonts

This review was originally written in Catalan. Catalan-speaking territories are sometimes called the Països Catalans (Catalan Countries), a denomination based on cultural affinity and common heritage. The English version of the review is below.

Per a mi, Tegner* és la definició de simpàtica en forma de tipografia: té una personalitat encantadora i accessible que sembla somriure’t des de la pàgina. Dissenyada per Linda Hintz, Tegner aconsegueix equilibrar la juganeria amb una sofisticació moderna i càlida, fent que sigui alhora amigable i elegant. Això es deu a les seves corbes inesperades, subtils asimetries i detalls que es perceben gairebé naturals. A més, combina minúscules d’estil unicase amb majúscules més petites, fletxes, animals i molt més. És una tipografia que et convida a explorar, com si et digués: “Creem alguna cosa divertida junts.”

* Tegner va néixer inspirada per una visita al Rudolph Tegner Museum. Un pòster d’una exposició a l’Independent Artspace Den Frie de Copenhaguen, datat de l’any 1911, mostrava una lletra única que ressonava amb la cruesa arquitectònica de formigó del museu.


To me, Tegner* is the definition of simpàtica in typeface form—it’s got a charming and approachable personality that seems to smile at you from the page. Designed by Linda Hintz, Tegner offers a good balance between playfulness and modern and warm sophistication, making it both friendly and stylish. This comes from its unexpected curves, subtle asymmetries, and details that feel almost natural. Additionally, it mixes unicase lowercase letters with smaller capitals, arrows, animals, and much more.
It feels inviting, almost like saying, “Let’s create something fun together.”

* Tegner was born inspired by a visit to the Rudolph Tegner Museum. A poster from an exhibition at the Independent Artspace Den Frie in Copenhagen, dating back to 1911, featured unique lettering that resonated with the rawness of the museum’s concrete architecture.

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