An unusually high lower-case x-height again helps to give a more even colour and improve legibility. The A has a lower bar, opening up the interior counter. For example, the J, L and T have shorter arms than comparable sans typefaces, while the M and W are wider. Prime attention has given to the negative space between characters, giving a more even “colour”, especially in text. The text weights have been adjusted for use at small point sizes, and feature more open character shapes, looser inter-letter spacing for improved readability, and lining numerals for use in listings and tables.Several core ideas inform Paralucent’s design. There are two additions to the core 28-weight family: a three-weight stencil set, and a four weight text family.
Available in seven weights, from Thin to Heavy, and in two widths each with corresponding italics, it avoids some of the more eccentric calligraphic quirks of Akzidenz or Helvetica or the cool precision of Univers for an elegant, functional, yet warm design. Paralucent is versatile all-purpose modern sans.
