ejnord.com | Christian Schwartz Guardian custom font family

As part of its 2003 redesign, The Guardian newspaper commissioned Christian Schwartz to design a custom font that would serve as the anchor of both its print and web layouts.

Christian and the Guardian team found inspiration in the classic “Egyptian” typefaces, and injected a healthy dose of contemporary style. The resulting family has a full range of both serif and sans serif weights. And with its blend of classic and contemporary, and a sturdy balance between style and authority, this family’s rich palette of character is a great compliment to the minimalism of the Guardian website.

For years, designers have eagerly inquired about the possibility of using these fonts. And many designers — including myself — pretty much gave up on it. But as fate smiles, I am pleased to report the rumor that Christian will be releasing it to the public… and soon!… supposedly this summer.