What is the Preto Semi font?

Preto Semi is an experiment. It is an attempt to create a readable type for text point sizes (other than sans-serif and serif). Preto Semi is not a Sans with added serifs or Serif with serifs removed. The use of the serifs is redefined and used for other purpose(s). The serifs became the extension of the stroke, they help to solve the spacing problem of sans-serif types and they use the primary function of serifs – keeping the eye on the baseline and emphasize the horizontal rhythm of the lines of text. Preto Semi is intended for magazines and editorial design, as other members of Preto family. More… Preto is an extensive type family, which explores the function of serifs on readability and legibility. Preto consist of three subfamilies: Sans, Semi and Serif. Preto is designed for multilingual typesetting. All of the subfamilies have equal gray value but different texture which can be use to differentiate languages. Preto sub-families have two text weights and two bold styles (Regular -> Bold, Medium -> Black). Every weight has a companion Italic style as well.

Preto Semi Font families

The Preto Semi includes the following font families:

• Preto Semi Regular
• Preto Semi Italic
• Preto Semi Medium
• Preto Semi Medium Italic
• Preto Semi Bold
• Preto Semi Bold Italic
• Preto Semi Black
• Preto Semi Black Italic

Preto Semi Preview

Here is a preview of how Preto Semi will look. For more previews using your own text as an example, click here.