Martin Majoor Type design

The Comma Superfamily is a trilogy of three closely connected typefaces (Base, Sans, & Serif), each with its own voice.

Comma BASE (2021) has half the features of a sans (no serifs) and half the features of a serif (high contrast). It can be seen as a missing link between serif and sans. Comma Base is exceptionally well-suited for headlines, but it has also proven itself as a serious text typeface, primarily because it has a ‘serif-like’ feel.

Comma SANS (2025) is a space-saving typeface based on Comma Base. It has a humanist character, but with its vertical 90° stroke terminals Comma Sans has a more geometric feel than Comma Base. In this way Comma Sans blends its humanist character with geometric elements, in a way that is both unusual and distinctive.

Comma SERIF (2026) is the final chapter of the trilogy. Where Base sets the personality, Sans pairs expressive character with formal geometric stroke endings. Comma Serif carries the warmth and angularity of Comma Base, while adding strong serifs, classical proportions, and a true italic with calligraphic details. Its powerful uniwidth design is highly valued by designers who switch weights without disturbing the flow. Comma Serif is a workhorse with character!

“Comma Base is a splendid humanist sans that brilliantly blurs the line between sans and serif. ” John Boardley