In a rare F37® × crossover, Leoni Sander created F37 Synkope while attending Professor Rejane Dal Bello’s (designer of F37 Bezier) type class.
Leoni’s first commercial typeface bucks consistency and embraces spontaneity. Inspired by the rhythms and movement of electronic dance music, its syncopated arms and irregular structure reflect this. Working closely with F37, she tamed her initial freehand sketches, developing it into a functional typeface while still retaining its groovy roots. F37 Synkope offers four duplexed weights, making the variable format perfect for motion design.
Leoni Sander
• F37 Synkope
• Styles 4
• 2025
The Designer
Leoni Sander is a communication design student from Düsseldorf, Germany, currently studying at the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf.
During her internship in 2023/24 at büro uebele in Stuttgart, she developed her first typeface (hopefully of many) for a visual identity and realised that typography is her speciality. She enjoys using typography and design to take a stance and communicate content clearly and meaningfully on multiple levels. Breaking social or design conventions and giving visual form to ideas. Fascinated by the interplay between form and language, she loves to explore how a single curve or space can shift meaning and mood. Whether it's through playful experimentation or precise detail, she loves finding new ways to give type and design a voice.
Inspiration
F37 Synkope
Interview
Tell us about the inspiration behind your collaboration with F37®×. If it was an unused concept, what was the potential use case for it.
The idea for the typeface started in a university class taught by Professor Rejane Dal Bello. The type class was called TypeGym, and we designed over 200 different letters in four weeks. We were also asked to design an album cover, and there was a lowercase "f" that I particularly liked. it reminded me of a person dancing to electronic music, with their arms in motion. From there i started to design more letters of this type. Rejane saw the potential in this typeface and introduced me to F37.
When starting the process of creating your font, what typographic conventions did you look to break or experiment with? Or were there conventions of functionality you championed?
When I started designing the typeface, I was interested in breaking up the strict typographic structure and developing more expressive forms. I decided to introduce more dynamic arms and curves, to create a sense of groovy flow, something that feels almost dance-like. My aim was to explore the tension between structure and spontaneity, reflecting how electronic music combines precision with emotion.
Now that your typeface has launched, what would be your dream project to use your F37® typeface on?
I'd love to see it used in a visual identity for a music festival or cultural institution, something related to electronic music, movement or contemporary art. It would be really cool to work with a record label or event series where the typeface becomes part of the overall vibe, on posters, motion graphics, merchandise, maybe even stage design. The idea of bringing it to life in a space where sound and visuals meet would be amazing.
What have you learnt through developing and creating your own typeface(s) with our F37® type designers?
It was very interesting to have a look behind the scenes of how a font is created for publication at a typefoundry and how professional type designers work. For me it was new to give my work into other hands, but it was a pleasure to see what else is possible with my work.
How would you describe your typeface in three words?
Groovy, contemporary, kinetic
F37 Synkope Font Sampler
