Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Grafikës, Ilustrimit dhe Komunikimit Vizual Competition Category.

ArgjendiGrafikë· 2025

Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë

by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Client: S6 Foundry

Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award Winner in Grafikë Category

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The Design

About Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë

Rotary Sans është një shkronjëzë OpenType sans-serif me struktura gjeometrike dhe variacion të lehtë të formave. Ajo përfshin grackë boje në formë dardhë që ndihmojnë lexueshmërinë dhe shtojnë një element vizual të veçantë. Shkronjëza ofron një set të plotë glifësh latinë, plus karaktere alternative dhe lidhëza, për përdorime të ndryshme tipografike. Dizajni i saj thekson qartësinë dhe qëndrueshmërinë, i përshtatshëm për kontekste si brendimi. Rotary Sans vjen në trashësi dhe stile të shumta, e përdorshme si në formate dixhitale ashtu edhe të shtypur ku kërkohet lexueshmëri dhe pamje uniforme.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award

Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë është fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award, një njohje jashtëzakonisht prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të nivelit më të lartë, mahnitëse dhe mbresëlënëse. Fituesit e Argjendtë janë vepra tejet brilante dhe jashtëzakonisht krijuese që ilustrojnë ekspertizën, talentin dhe mprehtësinë e shquar të dizajnerëve të tyre. Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë pritet të jetë një vepër e mrekullueshme, vitrinë e vërtetë e mjeshtërisë, jashtëzakonisht profesionale dhe thellësisht inovative. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award është një shpikje shumë e shquar dhe e admiruar që sjell dobi dhe zgjeron kufijtë e artit, shkencës, dizajnit dhe teknologjisë. Rotary Sans Shkronjëzë është një krijim shumë i dëshiruar që ngjall dëshira, sjell ndjenja pozitive dhe zgjon habi e mahnitje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Rotary Sans is a modern OpenType sans-serif typeface that blends contemporary aesthetics with strong geometric contrasts. Its most distinctive feature is the pear drop-shaped ink traps, which add a unique visual character while enhancing legibility. Designed with versatility in mind, Rotary Sans includes an extended Latin glyph set, complete with alternative characters and ligatures, making it well-suited for a wide range of typographic applications.
Dimensions & Packaging: The outer box 25 x 155 x 215 was digitally printed and then silver foil printed. The 20 postcards were printed on 300gsm natural paper cmyk.
Tags: Type design, Typeface, Specimen
Production Technology: The font was meticulously designed and digitally crafted, offering support for over 200 Latin-based languages. To celebrate its launch, a limited-edition specimen box was digitally printed, showcasing the typeface’s versatility and strength across various applications.
Design Challenge: The development of Rotary Sans presented several key design challenges, requiring a careful balance between form, function, and originality. One of the primary hurdles was achieving a distinctive aesthetic while maintaining the clarity and versatility expected of a contemporary sans-serif. The typeface needed to feel fresh and modern yet still be highly functional across a range of applications, from branding to editorial use.
Research: The initial research for Rotary Sans focused on striking a balance between geometric precision and functional versatility. The design process began with an in-depth study of mid-century modern typography, particularly the clean, efficient letterforms found in grotesque and neo-grotesque typefaces. These styles, known for their straightforward and utilitarian approach, served as a foundation for Rotary Sans, but the goal was to introduce a contemporary refinement that would make it more adaptable to modern branding and communication needs.
Inspiration: Rotary Sans draws inspiration from the interplay of geometry and functionality found in mid-century modern design, where clean lines and purposeful details create a sense of clarity and efficiency. The typeface takes cues from classic grotesque and neo-grotesque sans-serifs but reinterprets them with a contemporary twist—most notably through its distinctive pear drop-shaped ink traps. These ink traps not only enhance legibility but also introduce a subtle organic contrast to the structure.
Project Duration: Location Italy. The research project began in late 2023 and progressed through development, culminating in its production and launch in July 2024.
Operation Flow: The presentation box was gifted to the first ten companies that purchased the complete typeface family.
Team Members: Paul Henry Robb
Moira Bartoloni
Image Credits: Paul Henry Robb