TLDR Design · MISCELLANEOUS
MEET NAN SUPERX: A SERIF AND SANS TYPEFACE PAIR DESIGNED FOR IMPACTFUL HEADLINES AND TIGHT SPACING
Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter
The SuperX type system, designed for practical impact in tight spaces, combines large x-heights with short ascenders and descenders to maximize vertical efficiency while maintaining visual boldness, which is especially useful for headlines and mobile interfaces. Blending traditional and modern elements across its Serif, Italic, and Sans variants, SuperX offers a versatile, expressive family with shared proportions that ensure seamless alignment and consistent spacing when mixed.