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November 5, 2026

Nice To Type publishes Cymbal by Linus Knappe

Nice To Type has published Cymbal, a sans by Linus Knappe that mixes humanist openness with the cool lines of early grotesques, using diagonal terminals for movement. It comes in six weights and as a variable font with a weight axis plus two custom 'amplitude' axes; spacing and kerning are by Igino Marini.

Our take

two custom amplitude axes are a bold bet; the real test is whether users explore them or stick to the pre-mixed styles.

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