DIDOT

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an empty .png place holder file typographic analysis of the linotype didot y

The Linotype Didot typeface (1991 by Adrian Frutiger), was a sensitive re-make of the original 1784 French typeface. It is modern; it embodies the Enlightenment with classic forms. I chose the lowercase “y” to showcase its horizontal, unbracketed serifs and tall descending ear. It is best used for headline text, especially within fashion industries. I chose this typeface because I have visited the original Didot publishing shop in Paris and love its timeless elegance.

Sources:

GmbH, info@linotype.com Monotype. “Type Gallery – Linotype Didot.” Stanley Morison - Font Designer of Times, Times New Roman, Times Ten ..., Monotype GmbH, 2018, www.linotype.com/171/linotype-didot.html.

“Linotype Didot™.” Linotype Didot™ - Webfont & Desktop Font « MyFonts, MyFonts Inc., 2018, www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/didot/.

Claire K. Kelsey

Visual Communication Design