Rakesly is a versatile sans-serif typeface with a distinct sense of history—polished in its core styles, tactile in its textured “Iron” set. The six clean weights and matching italics are rooted in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, drawing on the precision of metal sans-serifs. Upright styles carry a quiet strength; italics lean into subtle Art Deco industrial elegance. Together, they offer a full typographic range for projects that blend heritage and modern clarity.
Then there’s Rakesly Iron: four grain-rich styles—Regular, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic—that recreate the intricate surface detail of authentic letterpress printing. The texture isn’t a generic overlay; it’s embedded in the letterforms, with variation built in through contextual alternates for a natural, printed look. PUA encoding makes it simple to select alternates manually when a precise texture layout is needed.
From artisanal food and beverage branding to book jackets, editorial spreads, poster design, and signage, Rakesly’s clean and Iron styles can work alone or in combination. Use the main family for clarity and structure; layer in the Iron styles when you want to add atmosphere, warmth, or a hand-worked finish. Full Latin language support and a broad symbol set ensure it’s ready for international work.
Rakesly delivers the contrast of refined sans-serif design and the organic charm of letterpress in one cohesive package—making it a practical choice for designers who want character without sacrificing control.