Some of you may have noticed that the magazine is undergoing a bit of visual freshening — some new typefaces, &c. How on Earth did we overlook this new font, which is practically made for NR?

Francizek Otto began the project that led to the JP2™ typeface after being inspired by an autographed and blessed photograph of Pope John Paul II. Since the late John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyła) was education in Poland’s interwar period, his handwriting had the feeling of that era. It was also influenced by the writing instrument used, a fountain pen. The resolute shapes and dynamics of his handwriting’s letterforms illustrated the great dexterity of his hand.

Here’s an example:

Sure, it’s kind of hard to read, but how cool!