Potsdam is a serif typeface that is part of the larger category of Transitional fonts. It was designed by Nick Curtis, a prolific American type designer, in 2004. The font is named after the city of Potsdam, located in Germany, and its design is influenced by traditional German typography. Potsdam's letterforms are elegant and refined, with slightly conical serifs and balanced proportions. The font is suitable for a variety of uses, including editorial design, branding, and headings.