Karolyne – Geometric Incised Display Sans

Version      	: 1.0
Designer     	: Arman Maulana, Adysta Abitama A
Release Date	: January 2026
Credits      	: Designed by CuratedType Studio, a font foundry part of TMint Creative

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Description

Karolyne is a sophisticated, high-contrast geometric display typeface defined by its unique incised stem connections and open-counter construction. Designed for the modern aesthetic, it balances circular geometric skeletons with sharp, tapered "chisel-cuts" at the joints, creating a rhythmic, lightweight texture. 

Unlike traditional monolinear sans-serifs, Karolyne utilizes high-contrast transitions and disconnected bowls (notably in the uppercase 'B', 'P', and 'R') to evoke a sense of high-fashion elegance and architectural precision. It is engineered for impact, delivering a sharp, avant-garde presence in luxury branding and editorial contexts.

Features
- 2 Font Styles: Regular & Italic
- Sophisticated "incised" joint construction
- Disconnected bowls and airy open counters
- High-contrast geometric anatomy
- Full uppercase & lowercase set
- Lining numerals, punctuation, & symbols
- Optimized for high-end display use and luxury wordmarks
- OTF, TTF, WOFF, and WOFF2 formats included

Perfect For
- Luxury & Fashion Branding
- High-End Editorial Design
- Cosmetic & Beauty Packaging
- Art Gallery & Museum Identities
- Minimalist Logo Marks
- Architectural Signage

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Font Installation Guide

🖥️ For Desktop (Windows & macOS)

- Windows:
1. Unzip the downloaded font package.
2. Locate the .OTF or .TTF file (e.g., Karolyne-Regular.otf).
3. Right-click the file and select Install, or double-click and click Install in the preview window.
4. The font will now appear in your design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, etc.).

- macOS:
1. Unzip the font package.
2. Double-click the .OTF or .TTF file.
3. Font Book will open—click Install Font.
4. The font is now available in your design and office apps.

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🌐 For Web Use

1. Upload the .WOFF or .WOFF2 files to your website’s font directory.
2. Add the following CSS to your stylesheet:

/* --- Karolyne REGULAR --- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Karolyne';
    src: url('Karolyne-Regular.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('Karolyne-Regular.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* --- Karolyne ITALIC --- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Karolyne';
    src: url('Karolyne-Italic.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('Karolyne-Italic.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

3. Use the font in your CSS:

/* Example: Apply Karolyne to Headings */
h1, h2, h3, .display-text {
    font-family: 'Karolyne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em; /* Slight tracking is recommended for elegant display */
}

/* Example: The browser automatically selects 'Karolyne-Italic' */
em, .italic-text {
    font-style: italic;
}

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📱 For App or E-pub Use

Refer to your platform’s documentation for embedding custom fonts.
Karolyne includes .WOFF and .WOFF2 formats compatible with most modern frameworks (iOS, Android, and web-based EPUB readers).
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