Magister, set in medium weight, forms the typographic foundation of the Paulinne identity. Designed by Aldo Novarese in 1966, Magister is a modern Roman–transitional typeface that bridges the classical elegance of mid-century Italian typography with the functional clarity associated with Times New Roman. It offers a cultivated alternative to the latter’s utilitarian character, retaining authority and high readability while introducing greater refinement and stylistic presence. The version used by the Foundation is a contemporary revival of the original design. As such, it extends Magister’s inherent legibility by re-evaluating spacing, proportions, and inter-letter relationships for both print and digital contexts. Magister Bold Extended should never be used across the identity and is only applicable within the core and sub-logo symbols.

In keeping with the premise of revival typefaces, Supreme serves as the Foundation’s sans-serif counterpart within the identity system. Its role is to provide an alternate voice and visual language that works coherently with Magister, supporting a contemporary, flexible, and expressive typographic system. Supreme is a reinterpretation of Futura, built on principles of pure geometry while rethinking how such construction functions within today’s digital contexts. As a modernist voice, it merges unexpectedly well with Magister, aligning through shared character heights and proportional logic to form a balanced and considered pairing. Its geometric emphasis subtly distances it from the ubiquity of classic Futura, while aligning its essence with the radial and structural forms of the sundial framework.

Axo, the tertiary identity typeface, reflects the structural transparency between the Foundation’s serif and sans-serif voices. Used exclusively for punctuation, Axo acts as a stitch, binding these systems together. Rooted in precision, penmanship, and the pedagogical traditions of teaching handwriting across Europe, the typeface carries a softly authoritative character. Though subtle and often unnoticed at first glance, Axo introduces a distinctive textural and contextual layer that enriches and elevates the Paulinne typographic system.

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