Conductor
Frere-Jones · Tobias Frere-Jones, Nina Stössinger
A bold display family by Tobias Frere-Jones and Nina Stössinger, built on contrasting geometric structures drawn from Bulgarian lottery ticket numerals and vernacular shopfront lettering.
About
Running across four widths from Condensed to Wide, Conductor exists solely in Bold with matching italics, giving eight styles in total. The roman is constructed on a grid of rectangles while the italic is built around triangles, creating a retro-classical dyad where the two styles are complementary yet independently legible. Dramatic weight contrast and a rich set of OpenType alternates make it well suited to editorial headers, branding and packaging where a distinctive, energetic voice is required.
Classification
A display family with dramatic weight contrast and a dual roman/italic structure, rooted in vernacular lettering and mid-century type. The geometric grid-based construction and bold-only offering across widths place it firmly in the display category.