LA
GUARDIA

La Guardia is a calligraphy-inspired serif shaped by the tension between manuscript traditions and contemporary reading environments. Its sharp, angular cuts draw from the movement of broad-nib pens, carrying traces of a written rhythm into a more structured and deliberate form. Though informed by historical models, La Guardia is not concerned with revival. Instead, it explores how the forms and gestures of manuscript lettering can be translated into a contemporary serif that feels both grounded and distinct. In use, the typeface moves comfortably between text and display settings, bringing a sense of presence to cultural institutions, editorial projects, personal correspondence, and archival publications.