#01 Montaigne by Fenotype
Q1: Where did the idea for the typeface come from? Did you set out to address a specific use or suite of the application? Was this a design you’d had in mind for a while?
Ans: Under the working title “Dijon,” we derived the design inspiration for Montaigne from a Garamond sample dating back a century, emphasizing its sophisticated attributes. Initially envisioned as a display version, we contemplated the possibility of developing a separate text version later. However, as the project progressed, we concluded that Montaigne performed admirably as both a display and text font, eliminating the necessity for an additional text version.
Q2: What should graphic communicators know about the typeface, or how will the family of fonts help them create better designs?
Ans: Montaigne is envisioned as an intellectual and sophisticated typeface, embodying the essence of uncompromising and critical thinking. It stands as an antithesis to the contemporary chaos of information overload and fake news. Montaigne comes fully equipped with a range of modern features, including Oldstyle Numerals, Small Caps, Discretionary Ligatures, and Swash Initials.