Syne

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TYPEFACE OVERVIEW

Originally designed for an art center, Syne features wide, avant-garde letterforms that stretch dramatically at heavier weights.

Commercial Stand-In: Often chosen as an open-source alternative to Druk Wide, Monument Extended, Dada Grotesk.

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Category display

Serifs none

Contrast none

Proportions wide

Variable Font Yes

About Syne

Syne was designed by the Bonjour Monde studio for the Synesthésies art centre and later extended by Lucas Descroix. Its weights change dramatically: the bolder styles become very wide and expressive, while the lighter ones stay more conventional. It suits experimental, art-led design.

Best used for

Art, culture and gallery websites
Experimental posters
Fashion and creative agency branding
Bold display headlines

What to pair it with

Syne is loud in its heavy weights, so balance it with a calm sans like Inter or Work Sans, or Space Mono for small labels.

INTERACTIVE SPECIMEN TESTER

Size: 36px