Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black
Designed by Adrian Frutiger & Akira Kobayashi
| Font Name | Frutiger Neue LT W1G XBlack |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Sans Serif |
| Designer | Adrian Frutiger & Akira Kobayashi |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2010 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 Linotype Design Studio. The design may be protected in certain jurisdictions. |
| License | Commercial |
| Total Character | 598 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.22 |
| Ascent | 980 |
| Descent | 240 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1220 |
| Max Advance Width | 1386 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -175 |
| Similar Fonts | Univers, Myriad Pro, Open Sans, Segoe UI |
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Font Details : Font Free Download
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black is the ultra-heavy weight of the redesigned Frutiger family, a collaboration between the legendary Adrian Frutiger and Monotype's Akira Kobayashi. Originally conceived for the signage of the Charles de Gaulle Airport, the typeface was modernized in 2009 to improve horizontal consistency and character spacing. This Extra Black version provides the highest level of visual impact while retaining the humanist characteristics and open apertures that make the family famous for its legibility.
The W1G designation indicates "World Glyph" support, meaning it contains an extensive character set covering Greek, Cyrillic, and various Latin-based languages. As a powerhouse in display typography, this font is engineered to remain clear even in demanding environments. It balances massive stroke weights with the classic, functional proportions of the original 1970s masterpiece, making it a staple for global brands and large-scale architectural wayfinding.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Best Uses
Ideal for large-scale directional signs and airport wayfinding.
Perfect for powerful, authoritative corporate logotypes and identity systems.
Excellent for high-contrast headlines that require immediate attention.
Effective for bold cover titles and section headers in magazines.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Glyphs
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Package Size: 309.1 KB
Available Formats: .TTF, .WOFF, .WOFF2, .EOT