Gregory Grotesk: Where Function Meets Flair in TypeMates’ Latest Typeface

Not all sans serifs are created equal. Some fade quietly into the background, while others—like Gregory Grotesk—step forward with personality and presence. Designed by Jakob Runge, co-founder of TypeMates, Gregory Grotesk is a typeface that isn’t afraid to be both reliable and expressive. It’s a fresh take on the grotesque tradition—one that adds warmth, charm, and a touch of quirkiness to the genre’s typically neutral tone.

Gregory Grotesk was built for real-world versatility. Whether applied in bold brand identities or in dense blocks of body text, it maintains a careful balance between originality and utility. Its geometry feels familiar at first glance, yet a closer look reveals a host of subtle decisions that set it apart—from its softened inner angles to its unusually top-weighted letterforms.

These design choices aren’t just decorative. They’re thoughtful gestures that echo the texture of letterpress printing and the imperfections of hand-made type. Instead of relying on ink traps, Gregory Grotesk features thinning strokes at the joints—a modern reinterpretation of 19th-century grotesques that brings contrast and energy to its forms, especially when scaled for headlines.

The typeface is built to perform across a wide typographic spectrum. With 24 styles ranging in width and weight, and the power of a Variable Font packed into a single file, Gregory Grotesk is ready for the dynamic demands of today’s visual communication—from editorial spreads to responsive digital platforms.

Jakob Runge’s work consistently explores the space where precision meets personality. As both a designer and project leader at TypeMates, he brings an analytical mind and a designer’s heart to every type project. His approach to typography is not just about technical correctness—it’s about giving language a tone, a rhythm, and a voice.

Also integral to the design of Gregory Grotesk is Antonia Cornelius, a type designer and researcher at TypeMates. In addition to her input on the design concept, she was responsible for extending the language support beyond the Latin base created by Runge—contributing full Greek and Cyrillic scripts and completing the pan-European character set. Her deep interest in legibility and complex type systems grounds the project in typographic precision, ensuring Gregory Grotesk functions seamlessly across languages and regions.

Gregory Grotesk: Where Function Meets Flair in TypeMates’ Latest Typeface

Not all sans serifs are created equal. Some fade quietly into the background, while others—like Gregory Grotesk—step forward with personality and presence. Designed by Jakob Runge, co-founder of TypeMates, Gregory Grotesk is a typeface that isn’t afraid to be both reliable and expressive. It’s a fresh take on the grotesque tradition—one that adds warmth, charm, and a touch of quirkiness to the genre’s typically neutral tone.

Gregory Grotesk was built for real-world versatility. Whether applied in bold brand identities or in dense blocks of body text, it maintains a careful balance between originality and utility. Its geometry feels familiar at first glance, yet a closer look reveals a host of subtle decisions that set it apart—from its softened inner angles to its unusually top-weighted letterforms.

These design choices aren’t just decorative. They’re thoughtful gestures that echo the texture of letterpress printing and the imperfections of hand-made type. Instead of relying on ink traps, Gregory Grotesk features thinning strokes at the joints—a modern reinterpretation of 19th-century grotesques that brings contrast and energy to its forms, especially when scaled for headlines.

The typeface is built to perform across a wide typographic spectrum. With 24 styles ranging in width and weight, and the power of a Variable Font packed into a single file, Gregory Grotesk is ready for the dynamic demands of today’s visual communication—from editorial spreads to responsive digital platforms.

Jakob Runge’s work consistently explores the space where precision meets personality. As both a designer and project leader at TypeMates, he brings an analytical mind and a designer’s heart to every type project. His approach to typography is not just about technical correctness—it’s about giving language a tone, a rhythm, and a voice.

Also integral to the design of Gregory Grotesk is Antonia Cornelius, a type designer and researcher at TypeMates. In addition to her input on the design concept, she was responsible for extending the language support beyond the Latin base created by Runge—contributing full Greek and Cyrillic scripts and completing the pan-European character set. Her deep interest in legibility and complex type systems grounds the project in typographic precision, ensuring Gregory Grotesk functions seamlessly across languages and regions.