Single characters are most noticeably different in the condensed weights. The curves of the vertical strokes are extremely prominent. These new typefaces share very little in common with the old Univers® condensed, but fit in far better with the form
The italic weights, following the original Univers® design, slope once again at 16° instead of at 12°. Every character was reworked individually, and the character widths were adjusted optically for a better fit
Recognizable contrasts in the strokes emphasize the new Linotype Univers® humanist character. Simultaneously, the taper of the typeface prevents stroke thickening in smaller type sizes and improves legibility
Slight tapering and an accent in the curves contributes to a balanced typographic form
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The Big Picture is Revealed in the Small PointsQuality is often visible only on second glance. Subtle changes to certain letters, only noticeable when enlarged – such as refinements of the proportions in the stroke weights, or a slight taper in the exit strokes, or alterations in the curves – lend Linotype Univers a contemporary character and contribute to a homogenous form. Linotype Univers®, along with Avenir® Next, Compatil®, Eurostile® Next, Frutiger® Next, Optima® nova, Sabon Next, Palatino® nova and Linotype Syntax® belongs to the typefaces of the Linotype Platinum Collection. These fonts were carefully digitized and have the high quality demanded by professional typography. All fonts of the Platinum Collection were produced according to the Linotype tradition of quality. Linotype and its authorized partners offer these fonts as Platinum Collections CDs or as single fonts or value packs. |
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Univers is a trademark of Linotype Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions in the name of Linotype Corp. or its licensee Linotype GmbH.
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