Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light
Designed by Adrian Frutiger, Akira Kobayashi
| Font Name | Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light |
| 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 (License Required) |
| Total Character | 598 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 955 |
| Descent | 240 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1195 |
| Max Advance Width | 1331 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -175 |
| Similar Fonts | Myriad Pro, Univers, Segoe UI, Open Sans |
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light Font Details : Font Free Download
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light is a contemporary refinement of the legendary Frutiger typeface, originally created by Adrian Frutiger in the 1970s for the wayfinding system at Charles de Gaulle Airport. This version, developed in collaboration with Akira Kobayashi, modernizes the classic humanist sans-serif while maintaining its renowned legibility and open character. The "W1G" designation signifies World Glyph support, providing extensive character sets that include Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts, making it a truly global typographic solution.
The Light weight of this family is particularly noted for its elegant, airy aesthetic and superior readability in dense text blocks. Unlike more rigid neo-grotesque fonts, Frutiger Neue retains a subtle organic warmth that prevents it from feeling clinical. It has become a staple for international corporations and public institutions that require a typeface that is both authoritative and approachable across various media and languages.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light Best Uses
Exceptional for wayfinding and large-scale environmental graphics.
Highly effective for global branding requiring a professional and clean look.
The light weight is perfect for sophisticated body text and subheadings.
Optimized for high readability on digital screens across different resolutions.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light Glyphs
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Package Size: 291.1 KB
Available Formats: .TTF, .WOFF, .WOFF2, .EOT