The Polymode family explores personality, functionality and flexibility as a variable font, with a special axis called Realness. Acting Basic positions itself at the stable base of that setting, focusing on function over personality. The roots of Lining Gothic, which inform the whole family, are more subtle here, reduced to the core and sharpened to a cutting edge. It plays the role of the modern sans-serif without too many bells and whistles. But its crispness emphasizes its simplified design, and gives it visual edge. Straight sides on most letter forms also bring focus to its structured, orderly nature. It’s the buttoned-up sans that can do it all.
With its steady rhythm and conventional proportions, it is ready for anything. The precision of the design makes it a natural candidate for refined typesetting and user interfaces, strengthened by its broad language support.
