Botter

Botter is a sans-serif typeface developed in collaboration between David Quay and Ramiro Espinoza. Its design is based on a series of sketches and early font prototypes created by Quay in 2007, characterized by a combination of rectangular structure and softly rounded forms. These contrasting qualities give the typeface a distinctive balance between rigidity and approachability.
The name Botter refers to a traditional Dutch fishing vessel dating back to the eighteenth century. The letterforms are modular, solid, and slightly technical in appearance, with visual affinities to monospaced typewriter fonts and the standardized lettering used on European license plates.
In 2026, Espinoza translated these early concepts into a coherent type family, refining proportions, improving consistency, and expanding the design into a versatile system. Botter is available in seven weights, each accompanied by an italic, offering a wide range of possibilities for typographic use.
With its structured geometry and utilitarian character, Botter is particularly well suited for printed and digital applications in the fields of architecture, technology, avant-garde arts, and electronic music that benefit from a clear and contemporary typographic voice.