Ciclo Display

A high-contrast display typeface with a dramatically inclined axis.

Ciclo Display is a typeface inspired by the work of Lucian Bernhard, specifically Bernhard Modern. Its high contrast and dramatically inclined axis create a distinctive typographic character designed for display sizes.

A Display Typeface Inspired by Lucian Bernhard

Ciclo is a type system inspired by the work of Lucian Bernhard, specifically Bernhard Modern, with high contrast and a dramatically inclined axis.

The inclination of the internal axis, nearly 45 degrees in some characters, was found to be a particularly intriguing aspect of the original reference.

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Designed by: Antonio Mejía Lechuga.

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A Steep Internal Axis

To that end, I have endeavored to preserve a notably steep angle in the majority of the characters within the Display family. The rotation of the internal axis is a defining characteristic of Ciclo Display, giving the typeface its distinctive visual rhythm and expressive personality.

Part of the Ciclo Type System

Ciclo is conceived as a type system rather than a single display style. The system includes a Display family with higher contrast and a steeper tilt angle, as well as a Text family with lower contrast and a reduced tilt angle for easier reading.

The system also explores a third variant, Subhead, created through the interpolation between the Display and Text versions. In this system, the angle of the internal axis becomes a factor that determines the optical sizes of the different variants.

Designed for Display Typography

Ciclo Display is designed for expressive display typography, where high contrast, optical size, and the dramatically inclined internal axis become essential parts of the typographic composition.

Ciclo Display — a high-contrast typeface defined by its dramatically inclined internal axis.

Specifications

Family Name Ciclo Display
Designed By Antonio Mejía Lechuga
Category Display
Available Styles
8 Static Fonts
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Supported Languages
Version 1.2
Fontshare Debut April 9, 2025
Tags / Keywords Branding, Logos, Magazines