Microsoft’s 2021 new default fonts – Would I pick Bierstadt, Grandview, Seaford, Skeena or Tenorite?

Bierstadt, Grandview, Seaford, Skeena, or Tenorite? Microsoft commissioned 5 sans-serif typefaces and asked on Twitter, which should be the new default that will replace Calibri. I share my first impressions and tell you what I think would be the best choice. What’s your favorite? 💬 Tell me in the comments!

TL;DW: All fonts are well crafted and represent different popular sans-serif styles. My favorite is Skeena, the most interesting one is Seaford. Both represent the humanistic sans-serifs. Bierstadt is a more readable Helvetica, Tenorite a friendlier Futura, and Grandview a more body-text suited DIN.

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📰 Corresponding article:
https://zeichenschatz.net/typography/new-microsoft-default-font

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🎬 The mentioned review by Typography.guru:
https://youtu.be/a_LCfbUHgqM?t=296

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 New fonts from Microsoft
2:25 Bierstadt
3:15 Grandview
3:53 Seaford
4:57 Skeena
6:01 Tenorite
7:18 My favorite
8:19 Outro
9:19 Outtakes