About Janek

Janek is a semi-serif typeface inspired by old Polish signage. Rather than mimic a specific style, it synthesises various inspirations. It is named after the Author of a classic Polish manual that kickstarted this project, „Techniques of Lettering“ by Jan Wojeński. Large character sets and style selection allow for richness of expression. Pointy, upright, and slightly decorative italics bring a unique blend of aesthetics. It works well in rich text and as a striking display.

Janek consists of seven italic and seven upright styles ranging from Light to Black. With extensive language support and a wide selection of features, it is suited for a range of Latin use cases. Janek is a contemporary throwback to the past.

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  • Black
  • Extra Bold
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  • Semi Bold
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  • Regular
  • Light
  • Black Italic
  • Extra Bold Italic
  • Bold Italic
  • Semi Bold Italic
  • Medium Italic
  • Regular Italic
  • Light Italic
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  • Semi Bold Italic
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  • Regular Italic
  • Light Italic
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