Aptos Font Family

Aptos Font is a sans serif font inspired by mid-20th-century Swiss typography, also known as Grotesque or Gothic. Aptos features simple letterforms, even strokes, and high readability, which make sans serif fonts like Aptos renowned for their versatility and legibility, especially on high-resolution screens.

Microsoft’s decision to replace Calibri after 15 years as its default font by the evolving technological landscape and the need for sharper, more uniform fonts suited for modern displays. The journey to find the perfect replacement font was both exciting and daunting. Microsoft commissioned five new fonts: Bierstadt, Grandview, Seaford, Skeena, and Tenorite. After considering user feedback, Bierstadt emerged as the frontrunner and was renamed Aptos.

Steve Matteson, a renowned type designer responsible for Segoe and the original Windows TrueType core fonts, designed Aptos. Aptos draws inspiration from the diverse landscape of Aptos, California. The font’s versatility mirrors the town’s varied terrain, from foggy beaches to majestic redwood forests. Steve’s creative process involved hand-drawing letters to evoke a sense of connection with nature, reminiscent of the simplicity of pencil and paper.

Aptos Font captures the reader’s attention by offering different font weights to suit various modes. It embodies professionalism, adaptability, and clarity with subtle enhancements like a distinctive tail on the lowercase ‘l’ and circular dots on the heads of ‘i’s and ‘j’s. The font’s design reflects a commitment to inclusivity and expression, including updates to Microsoft 365, such as a redesigned font picker, new themes, colors, and backgrounds.

Microsoft’s dedication to enhancing the user experience and providing tools that empower creativity and productivity in the digital realm by Aptos.