Chens Sans

Character Sets

Explore Chens Sans Typeface in Detail

Caps letters from A to Z (Chens Sans Regular)

Small letters from A to Z (Chens Sans Regular)

Numbers and special characters

Lowercase Numerals

Oldstyle figures

Tabular Figures

Oldstyle figures

Standard ligatures

liga

Discretionary Ligatures

dlig

Stylistic Set 01 (circular dots)

SS01

Stylistic Set 02 (straight stems)

SS02

Stylistic Set 03 (curved stems)

SS03

Stylistic Alternatives

Glyphs that have variants with other styles. Off by default.

salt

Contextual Alternatives

The typography adjusts automatically based on the context.

calt

Case-Sensitive Characters

This OpenType feature adjusts the shape of glyphs depending on whether they are in uppercase or lowercase, enhancing typographic aesthetics in various contexts.

case

Animated Characters

Thanks to variable fonts, we can now control and animate glyphs.

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Discover the versatility of Chens Sans, from a neutral design to its unique and varied options.

Technical Information

While it's still a work in progress, the Chens Sans font is available upon request for personal or commercial use. Feel free to reach out to me if you're interested.

Chens Sans in use

The Impact of Avant-Garde Art on Brutalist Architecture

Faculty of Architecture, Bialystok University of Technology, ul. Oskara Sosnowskiego 11

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Subtitle set in Chens Sans Bold.

Brutalism was an architectural trend that emerged after World War II, and in the 1960s and 1970s, it spread throughout the world. The development of brutalist architecture was greatly influenced by post-war avant-garde art. The greatest impact on brutalism was exerted by such avant-garde trends as art autre, art brut, and musique concrète. Architects were most inspired by the works of such artists as Jackson Pollock, Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Schaeffer, Eduardo Paolozzi, and Nigel Henderson. The main aim of the research was to identify and characterize the most important ideas and principles common to avant-garde art and brutalist architecture. [...]

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Architecture: Integration of Art and Engineering)

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Learn More

What is a Sans Serif Typeface?

Sans serif typefaces are distinguished by the absence of serifs, those small finishing strokes at the end of letters. This typographic style conveys cleanliness and modernity, making it a popular choice for contemporary designs.

What is a Grotesque Typeface?

The term "grotesque typeface" is one of the oldest sans serif designs. It originated in the 19th century and refers to the early versions of sans serif that were derived from an Egyptian type but with serifs removed. The term "grotesque" reflects the typeface's departure from the more decorative and ornate styles of the time, aiming to be functional and legible without compromising visual impact.

Grotesque typefaces are characterized by their geometric shapes, straight lines, and lack of embellishments. In contrast to the elegance of serif typefaces, grotesques bring modernity and simplicity to a design.

Grotesque fonts often feature low contrast, and while they were once considered quite straightforward, they now come in an impressive variety of weights and widths, ranging from fairly neutral designs to those that blur the lines between grotesque, neo-grotesque, and other sans serif categories.

Main Features:

• No serifs
• Geometric or rational design
• Low contrast between thick and thin strokes
• Oblique instead of italic

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