Mentone SemiBold by Jan Schmoeger of Paragraph is a free humanist sans serif with sturdy, clean-cut forms. Its broad curves and lightly varied strokes give the lettering a firm, modern silhouette. Rounded shapes keep the design approachable and direct.
For magazine covers and cultural posters, its simple geometry can repeat the blocks and circles of flat illustration. The same sturdy forms fit brand identities and signage, where round bowls and square-cut endings can be echoed in icons and patterns.
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Mentone is a general-purpose typeface with round corners and subtle chamfers that are nearly invisible at text sizes.
The typeface is named after the bayside suburb of Melbourne, Australia, where the designer lives. Version 2.5 includes improved hinting and better display in Microsoft applications.