Linotype Didot

Linotype · Adrian Frutiger · 1991

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Adrian Frutiger's digital revival of the Didot tradition, refined for display use and noted for extreme stroke contrast.

About

Linotype Didot is a 1991 revival by Adrian Frutiger, designed expressly for display and headline use where the dramatic contrast between thick and thin strokes can be appreciated at scale. Frutiger's version is particularly elegant — clean and controlled rather than overwrought. A standard system font on macOS, it is widely used in fashion publishing and luxury branding.

Classification

Digital revival of the Didot tradition designed by Frutiger specifically for display use. Extreme contrast between thick and thin strokes. Not intended for body text at small sizes. Bundled with macOS.

Weights

RegularItalicBoldBold ItalicHeadline

Optical sizes and widths

Headline

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