Aptos is a relatively new name in the world of typefaces, but it has already made significant waves since its introduction. As the successor to Calibri, the longtime default font for Microsoft, Aptos was introduced as part of Microsoft’s new vision for its suite of productivity tools in 2023. Aptos, designed by the renowned type designer Steve Matteson, offers a refreshing take on the modern sans-serif, perfectly suited for the needs of both digital and print mediums. With the introduction of this typeface, Microsoft aimed to redefine the default aesthetics of its widely used Office suite, and in doing so, they have ushered in a new era of digital typography.
