Eddi
b•v-h type · André Baldinger & Toan Vu-Huu · 2022
A geometric sans designed by André Baldinger and Toan Vu-Huu, originally created for the visual identity of a Swiss art school, with sharp triangular cuts as its defining formal gesture.
About
Developed initially for the édhéa (The Valais School of Art) in Switzerland, the family draws on Bauhaus formal geometry — triangle, square and circle — using sharp cuts and just-touching intersections in the counterforms as its distinguishing detail. The collection spans two subfamilies, Eddi and Eddi Grotesk, each available in four weights with matching italics. OpenType features are extensive, including multiple figure styles, circled and framed number sets, and alternate glyphs.
Classification
Described by the foundry as a geometric sans serif inspired by the formal heritage of the Bauhaus, with design elements rooted in the triangle, square and circle — placing it squarely in the geometric sans tradition.