Ryman: The World's Greenest Free Typeface

You can download the source on this website http://rymaneco.co.uk/

In a world where resources are finite and pollution is the order of the day, it is necessary to devise systems to reduce the environmental impact in its maximum way in each and every one of our acts. We reduce materials, transport, CO2 emissions and now in the full phase of the digital age we manage to reduce ink when printing to not only take care of the environment but also reduce printing costs.

Typography Ryman is considered the greenest fountain in the world it manages to reduce ink by 33% in prints. This serif typeface stands out for its high readability, even with a small font size it is quite legible.

The secret of this typeface to save ink is focused on its own structure, we can see how the lines that form it have holes inside thus reducing the use of ink without losing legibility, in this way the typography remains legible because its structure remains intact, thus respecting its legibility. The gaps inside provide air to the typography, giving it a more light touch thanks to the reduction in the use of ink.

Saving on printing costs is always a good idea.

We are not only talking about ecology but also from an economic point of view we are facing a considerable ink savings in printing, this being a "stimulus" for all those involved in making an investment for any type of graphic project.

Always thinking about the planet is a good option.

open type so that any user can enjoy it totally free  without the need to pay any type of license to acquire it.

We must always ensure that the chosen font is legible.

Having an ecological typeface in our font catalog already makes it an achievement because it allows us the possibility of opting for this type of typographic resources designed to reduce our environmental impact being able to carry out graphic projects that are less harmful to the environment.


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