Skip navigation
Summer House Santa Monica Home page Summer House Santa Monica Home page

small font-family: 'Chiaro', monospace; /* Fallback for Micro variant */ font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 350;

body font-family: 'Chiaro', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px */ line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;

While classified as a neo-grotesque, Chiaro retains subtle humanist traces: a slightly calligraphic terminal on the ‘a’, a straight-legged ‘R’ with a flared tail, and a double-storey ‘g’ that remains distinct without being distracting.

Designed for both digital screens and high-end print, Chiaro bridges the gap between geometric consistency and humanist warmth. 1. Open Apertures Chiaro features generous, open apertures (the openings of letters like ‘c’, ‘e’, and ‘s’). This design choice prevents counter-forms from clogging at small sizes, making it exceptionally readable in dense paragraphs or on low-resolution screens.

h1, h2, h3 font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em;

We use cookies to provide the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site you agree to our updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Manage Consent Preferences