Vinci Sans

If you’ve spent any time in modern UI design, wayfinding systems, or editorial layouts over the past few years, you’ve likely felt Vinci Sans before you noticed it. That’s by design.

Vinci Sans, also known as Excelsior, was designed by German type designer Lucian Bernhard in 1912. The typeface was named after Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian polymath and artist.

is about stripping away the noise. It’s a reminder that simplicity isn't just a style—it's a discipline.

Set in Vinci Sans.

From 8px captions to 72px headlines, Vinci Sans holds its form. Open counters, generous x-height, and subtle ink traps (in the display cuts) make it a workhorse for both print and digital.

In recent years, Vinci Sans has been digitized and revived by various type foundries, making it available for use in digital design. These revivals aim to stay true to the original design while adapting it to the demands of digital typography.

Designed by [Studio Vinci] in 2021, the typeface was built for one purpose: .