Wes

Wes serif typeface delivers elegant antiqua forms with Cyrillic support through handwriting-influenced text construction suited to warm reading applications. Ivan Gladkikh's design provides approachable character for literary typography, personal publications, and friendly formal documents. The handwriting influences add warmth while elegant proportions maintain sophistication. Wes's text aesthetic serves publications, personal communications, and cultural contexts. Both display and body text benefit from friendly proportions. Pair with a geometric sans-serif for modern contrast.

Wes was designed by Ivan Gladkikh. The typeface demonstrates a commitment to typographic detail, visible in its letterform construction and optical balance.

As a Serif typeface in the Vox-ATypI Classicals classification, Wes features bracketed or hairline serifs terminating each stroke and modulated stroke contrast from axis of stress. These optical characteristics make it well-suited for academic papers and legal documents.

Wes is available in a single weight, offering focused typographic consistency spanning screen and print contexts, with 4 curated font pairings available. Extended language support spanning Cyrillic, Greek, and Latin Extended ensures reliable rendering across global audiences.