Chiq

Chiq Font Family was designed by Ingo Zimmermann and published by Ingo. Chiq contains 25 styles and family package options. The name suggests it: the Chiq is based on a well-known system font from Apple's classic Mac OS operating system.By revamping and expanding good old “Chicago“, I want to make that 90s tech charm available for the future.The model consisted of just a single style and inspired me to create “Chiq Bold,” which later became the starting point for the entire font family.The shapes of the Chiq are constructed according to a very simple principle. The contrast of stems and hairlines becomes more pronounced towards the bolder cuts. A few basic shapes form the framework for all characters. The shapes are very regular and sometimes form somewhat unusual figures, which has a negative effect on readability and makes the font rather unsuitable for long passages of text, but results in a very even typeface. This is particularly true for the extra-wide “UltraExpanded,” which is so wide that you can no longer recognize word images but literally have to spell them out. In this way, words are turned into letter bands with a great decorative effect.With variants from “Light” to “Black”, from “Normal” to “Ultra Expanded” and the italics, Chiq reaches beyond its archetype. This opens up a wide range of uses. It is even clearer, even more sober, and to a certain extent speaks an even more modern formal language.Chiq is also a variable font!