Didot

serif
1784

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Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()

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Details

Designer
Firmin Didot
Release Year
1784
Category
serif
Description
Originally developed by Firmin Didot in 1784, Didot is a timeless font that embodies the spirit of the Enlightenment era. Known for its increased stroke contrast and condensed armature, it takes inspiration from John Baskerville's experiments. The font has remained popular due to its neoclassical design and elegant appearance, even influencing Greek typography. However, using Didot in digital designs requires careful consideration of optical sizing to enhance legibility.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding

Usage Instructions

Didot works best in clean, minimalistic designs where its elegant appearance can shine. For digital use, consider using an adapted version specifically designed for text sizes to improve legibility.

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