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Bellamy Sans Leturgerð by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Bellamy Sans Leturgerð by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award í silfri in Grafík, myndskreytingar og sjónræn samskiptahönnun Competition Category.


SilfurGrafík· 2025

Bellamy Sans Leturgerð

by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Client: S6 Foundry

A' Design Award í silfri Winner in Grafík Category

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The Design

About Bellamy Sans Leturgerð

Bellamy Sans er nútímaleg strikalaús leturgerð sem endurtúlkar gróteskt stílinn með fáguðu, nútímalegu næmi. Með rætur í hefðum svissneskrar leturfræði viðheldur hún grundvallarreglunni um hlutleysi á sama tíma og hún kynnir mýkri nálgun á stífleika sem einkennir klassískar gróteskar leturgerðir. Fínleg andstæða og vandlega hannaðar bogalínur gefa leturgerðinni hófsaman tjáningarmikinn glæsileika, með skýrleika sem kemur fram án þess að reiða sig á óþarfa skreytingar.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í silfri

Bellamy Sans Leturgerð vann A' Design Award í silfri, gífurlega virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er hönnunarverkum í fremstu röð, stórfallegum og áhrifamiklum. Sigurvegarar í silfri eru ákaflega snjöll og afar skapandi verk sem sýna framúrskarandi sérfræðiþekkingu, hæfileika og skarpskyggni hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Bellamy Sans Leturgerð sé dásamlegt sýningarverk sem er einstaklega fagmannlegt og djúpt nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í silfri er mjög athyglisverð, dáð uppfinning sem gagnast og færir mörk listar, vísinda, hönnunar og tækni fram á við. Bellamy Sans Leturgerð er mjög öfunduð sköpun sem vekur langanir, færir jákvæðar tilfinningar og kveikir undrun og aðdáun.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Bellamy Sans is a contemporary sans-serif typeface that reimagines the grotesque style with a refined, modern sensibility. Rooted in the tradition of Swiss typography, it maintains the core principle of neutrality while softening the rigidity often associated with classic grotesques. Its subtle contrast and carefully shaped curves lend it an understated elegance—minimalist yet expressive, free from superfluous ornamentation.
Dimensions & Packaging
The book is 120 pages, with the first section demonstrating the robustness of the font in use, the back pages are dedicated to the individual weights and glyphs.
Tags
Type design, Typeface, Specimen
Production Technology
The font was digitally created and supported by over 200 Latin languages. The cover was printed onto a recycled board, the internal pages onto 150gsm recycled paper and the book was hand-sewn.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge of this research lies in exploring how the utilitarian principles of historical grotesque typefaces with the nuanced sophistication of contemporary typography. It required addressing how typographic neutrality, clarity, simplicity, and versatility concepts can be reinterpreted through humanistic forms without compromising their functional essence. Additionally, the research must investigate how subtle design refinements can contribute to the evolution of modern typographic practices while honoring historical influences.
Research
This research investigates the design philosophy and developmental process behind the font and explores how Bellamy Sans bridges the gap between the minimalist, utilitarian principles of historical grotesques and the nuanced sophistication of contemporary typography. Central to its design is typographic neutrality, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and versatility. However, Bellamy Sans reinterprets these qualities through a more humanistic lens, introducing subtle refinements that balance mechanical precision with organic warmth. This research highlights the typeface’s role in evolving modern typographic practices, offering insights into how historical influences can be harmonized with contemporary design needs.
Inspiration
The inspiration behind Bellamy Sans stems from a desire to bridge the gap between the functional clarity of mid-20th-century grotesque typefaces and the nuanced sophistication of contemporary design, embracing the idea of typographic neutrality—prioritizing clarity, simplicity, and versatility while reinterpreting these qualities with a more humanistic approach. The typeface was conceived to soften the rigidity often found in classic grotesques.
Project Duration
The initial designs were designed in November 2023 with the digital font launched in September 2024.
Operation Flow
The Specimen book was sent to the first ten companies that ordered the complete family.
Team Members
Paul Henry Robb
Moria Bartoloni
Image Credits
Paul Henry Robb

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