Roc Grotesk

Overview:
Roc Grotesk is a bold, versatile sans-serif typeface inspired by 19th-century American wood types. It captures a striking balance between industrial sturdiness and visual refinement, making it suitable for a broad range of creative applications, from editorial design to branding projects.

History:
Roc Grotesk was created by Nikolay Petroussenko and released through the independent type foundry Konstantynov Studio. Drawing influence from the distinct letterforms of historical grotesques, this font was designed to update the sturdy charm of wood type for the modern era, offering extensive flexibility through a diverse set of weights and widths.

Characteristics:

• Design: Roc Grotesk features clean, geometrically shaped letterforms with a large x-height and a low contrast in its lighter weights. Heavier weights exhibit more pronounced contrast, lending them a dynamic, impactful look well-suited for display purposes.

• Usage: The font’s range of widths—Compressed, Condensed, Normal, Wide, and ExtraWide—makes it ideal for both large-scale headings and compact designs. It works exceptionally well for editorial layouts, posters, and logos.

• Attributes: With nine weights in five widths (45 styles in total), Roc Grotesk supports a broad character set including Western and Central European languages, providing a strong sense of functionality across various settings and design needs. The design also includes stylistic alternates, such as a single-story “g” and a cut-off “r,” giving designers flexibility to achieve the ideal look in grotesque typography.