MADE BY MATERIA LABS

Materia Grotesk is an internal type design project developed to explore the relationship between structure and expression within a contemporary grotesk system. Conceived as a variable sans-serif, the typeface allows a controlled modulation of weight, enabling flexibility across different contexts while maintaining a coherent and recognizable visual voice. At its core, Materia Grotesk is built on a solid and rational foundation, typical of the grotesk tradition. However, this structure is intentionally disrupted through precise angular cuts at 18° and 60°. These inclinations reference 1860 and the expedition of the Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi, interpreted not as a historical ornament but as a conceptual driver. That event embodies a moment of collective revolutionary force, where tension, movement and determination reshaped an existing order.

Translating this into typographic form, the angled cuts act as visual breaks within the system, introducing dynamism into an otherwise stable framework. They function as signs of energy and transformation, balancing rigor with a sense of progression. The result is a typeface that operates on contrast: between control and disruption, static form and implied motion. Materia Grotesk is designed to be both functional and expressive, capable of supporting structured communication while carrying a strong conceptual identity. It is not only a typographic tool, but a visual statement built on the idea that even the most stable systems can (and sometimes must) be challenged. The typeface will be released soon.