Frutiger Neue LT W1G Condensed Extra Black Italic
Designed by Adrian Frutiger, Akira Kobayashi
| Font Name | Frutiger Neue LT W1G Cn XBlack |
| Style | Italic |
| Category | Sans-serif |
| Designer | Adrian Frutiger, Akira Kobayashi |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2010 - 2011 Linotype Corp., www.linotype.com. All rights reserved. This font software may not be reproduced, modified, disclosed or transferred without the express written approval of Linotype Corp. Frutiger 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. This typeface is original artwork of Adrian Frutiger and Akria Kobayashi. The design may be protected in certain jurisdictions. |
| License | Personal Use Only (Commercial License Required) |
| Total Character | 598 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 956 |
| Descent | 243 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1199 |
| Max Advance Width | 1141 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -175 |
| Similar Fonts | Myriad Pro, Univers, Segoe UI, Open Sans |
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Condensed Extra Black Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Condensed Extra Black Italic is a sophisticated evolution of the iconic Frutiger typeface, originally created by the legendary Swiss designer Adrian Frutiger. This specific iteration, part of the 'Neue' or 'Next' family, was a collaboration with Akira Kobayashi to update the classic 1970s humanist sans-serif for modern digital environments. It maintains the core DNA of the original airport signage—exceptional legibility and organic warmth—while introducing more consistent stroke weights and improved kerning for professional typesetting.
The Condensed Extra Black Italic variant is designed for maximum visual impact in tight spaces. Its heavy weight and narrow profile allow for commanding headlines and urgent signage without requiring excessive horizontal real estate. As part of the W1G (World Glyph) series, it features an extensive character set that supports a wide range of Pan-European and international languages, making it a global standard for corporate identity, wayfinding systems, and high-end editorial design.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Condensed Extra Black Italic Best Uses
Perfect for public transportation and airport wayfinding due to its extreme legibility.
Ideal for creating a bold, authoritative, and modern corporate identity.
Excellent for high-impact editorial titles and advertising banners.
Useful in magazine layouts where space is limited but emphasis is required.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Condensed Extra Black Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 267.6 KB
Available Formats: .TTF, .WOFF, .WOFF2, .EOT