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Type is the brand: choosing a variable font

How one variable family can do the work of an entire visual system.

Ina Kodra

Ina Kodra

Design Director

Smiling woman holding a green Volt Pump energy gel to her cheek

A single variable typeface can express a whisper and a shout. That range lets a brand stay recognisable across every touchpoint without adding new visual elements.

What to look for

Wide weight range, tabular figures, a monospaced sibling for data and generous language support. Test it at 12px and at 200px before you commit.

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