Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Italic
Designed by Adrian Frutiger, Akira Kobayashi
| Font Name | Frutiger Neue LT W1G XBlack |
| Style | Italic |
| Category | Humanist 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 (License Required) |
| Total Character | 598 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.22 |
| Ascent | 980 |
| Descent | 240 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1220 |
| Max Advance Width | 1390 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -175 |
| Similar Fonts | Myriad Pro, Univers, Segoe UI, Open Sans, Humanist 777 |
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Italic is an evolution of the legendary Frutiger typeface, originally developed by Swiss master Adrian Frutiger in 1968 for the Charles de Gaulle Airport signage system. Unlike its predecessors, the "Neue" or Frutiger Next version was a collaborative effort between Frutiger and Akira Kobayashi at Linotype to refine the family's structure. This specific variant represents the heaviest weight in the family, combining massive stroke thickness with a dynamic slant to create a sense of power and forward motion.
The W1G designation stands for World Glyph, indicating that this version includes an expansive character set designed for international communication, covering multiple languages and scripts. This Extra Black Italic weight is specifically engineered for high-impact display use, maintaining the core humanist qualities and superior legibility that made the original Frutiger famous, while offering the maximum visual weight possible for modern design applications.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Italic Best Uses
Excellent for massive, high-impact headlines that require immediate attention.
Perfect for large-scale environmental graphics and wayfinding systems.
Suitable for bold corporate identities, particularly in the automotive or industrial sectors.
Highly effective for billboard campaigns and digital splash screens where strength is required.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Extra Black Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 316.4 KB
Available Formats: .TTF, .WOFF, .WOFF2, .EOT