Bean Serif is a transitional serif inspired by coffee.
When I worked as a barista at a cafe called Shrove Tuesday in Toa Payoh Lorong 5, I was mentored by Az, a self-proclaimed coffee conossiar. I was surprised that there was so much to learn about coffee and how the art of coffee could be so precise yet nuanced.
While I am not really a coffee snob (I could literally inject caffeine into my bloodstream and call it a day), I’ve always admired the dedication of baristas in honing their craft.
Thus, this font is for all coffee lovers, whether they are the coffee snobs who only drink the artisanal variation or those who don't really care but just need it to stay awake.
Bean Serif, initially named Cafe Regalia, was inspired by coffee and the art of making espresso-based beverages. From the process of harvesting coffee beans to the art of roasting to grinding, and coffee pouring, every step has been thoroughly considered.