Italian Plate No2 Condensed

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A condensed grotesque from Playtype drawing on European plate lettering traditions, suited to tight editorial and display settings.

About

Part of the Italian Plate No2 family, this condensed cut draws on the visual language of early 20th-century European industrial lettering. The narrow proportions make it well suited to headlines, labels and display use where space is at a premium. The page offers little technical detail, but the name alone signals a specific historical reference point.

Classification

The name and condensed nature suggest a narrow grotesque or industrial sans, likely drawing on early 20th-century European plate lettering traditions. Condensed cut of the Italian Plate No2 family.

Weights

Regular

Optical sizes and widths

Condensed

Languages