Reiner Neue
A Contemporary Typographic System Inspired by Imre Reiner
Reiner Neue is a contemporary type system informed by the work of Hungarian-born modernist Imre Reiner. Rather than reconstructing historical models, the project translates Reiner’s ideas on rhythm, proportion, and typographic structure into a framework designed for present-day use.
The family takes Meridian (1930) as a conceptual point of departure while incorporating selected ornamental references from Reiner’s Primula ornament series, originally developed for a Dutch printing house in 1949. These graphic elements appear as optional accents within the character set—functioning less as decoration and more as extensions of the typographic system itself.
Developed and published by Fontanatype, Reiner Neue reflects an ongoing interest in type design as a balance between historical continuity and contemporary application. The project approaches letterforms as adaptive structures shaped by memory, production methods, and current visual culture. Designed for editorial systems, visual identities, and expressive typography, the family moves between precision and character without relying on nostalgia.
A more detailed overview of the project, including historical references and specimen material, can be found on the Fontanatype Blog.
Reiner Neue
Foundry: Monovo / Fontanatype
Designer: Amondó Szegi
Release Date: January 2026
Weights: Light, Regular, Medium, Bold + companion styles/extensions
Styles: Sans Serif, Meridian companion cut, Initials set
Total Fonts: 14 fonts
File Formats: OTF, Webfont formats available via distributors (likely WOFF/WOFF2)
