Lay Grotesk is a contemporary sans-serif typeface designed by Massimiliano Vitti and published by Due Studio in 2021. Inspired by iconic grotesks like Helvetica, Neue Haas Grotesk and Folio, Lay Grotesk combines the neutrality of Swiss typefaces with a softer, more refined character.
Its subtle contrast adds elegance without unnecessary details, while slightly condensed letterforms enhance readability at small sizes. Versatile for both text and display, it ensures clarity in dense text and stands out at larger sizes with geometric details like straight letter endings.
This balance of soft and rigid, human and digital, makes it ideal for projects ranging from book design to corporate identity and poster design. Lay Grotesk includes 785 glyphs, stylistic sets, OpenType features, case-sensitive forms, and numerous discretionary ligatures for both uppercase and lowercase.