“The cross between calligraphy and sans serif is rare, inhabiting territory between Hermann Zapf’s Optima, classical sans structure with a calligraphic spirit, and Warren Chappell’s Lydian, classical calligraphy without serifs. Cyrus Highsmith claims adventurous new ground with Amira, a letterform that pops from the page with an angled vitality. Amira both welcomes and surprises readers with bright new rhythms and texture. In 2023, Cem Eskinazi extended the character set and made Amira into a variable font.” [Occupant Fonts]

Originally designed for Natural Health in 2004. Released with Font Bureau in 2013 and later moved to Occupant Fonts. The version available as of 2024 is named Amira 2.