Vitesse is a modern typeface family designed by Jonathan Hoefler and released by Hoefler&Co. in 2010. It was originally commissioned for Esquire magazine in 2000 and later expanded for Wired . Design Characteristics

The public commercial release arrived in January 2010 through Hoefler & Co. . The font immediately won praise for its "sporty ride" and responsive handling in editorial design. Key Design Characteristics

Vitesse is a slab serif. It is exceptionally well-suited for editorial design and branding where a sense of engineering, speed, or modern sophistication is required. While it excels at large display sizes, the ScreenSmart versions make it a viable, high-performance option for modern web interfaces. New from H&Co: Vitesse | Fonts by Hoefler&Co.

: It is frequently paired with Forza , its companion sans serif designed to share the same structural DNA. Summary Review

The primary architecture relies on a soft-cornered barrel shape. It features a flat top and bottom with gently bowed outer walls.