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Cisne is a display serif built on a tension: tightly packed vertical strokes set against large, open, near-perfect circular forms. It began as an ode to Stunt Roman, an Art Deco alphabet first appearing in the Speedball Lettering Manual of 1929. Designed by Ross F. George and known for its expressive swashes and refined curves — an alphabet made, in George’s own words: to show off.

Sproviero pushes that logic into new territory: swashes explored more deeply, serifs more pronounced, subtle ligatures appearing naturally without breaking the flow. Like a swan, it moves smoothly on the surface while holding a more complex structure underneath. As a variable font with weight and x-height axes — and a range of alternates — it offers that same depth at every size and weight. Suited to editorial and branding work that demands both presence and refinement.