Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light Italic

Font Name	Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light
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	Paid / Commercial License
Total Character	598
Recommended Line Height	1.18
Ascent	940
Descent	240
Units Per em	1000
Total Vertical Range	1180
Max Advance Width	1271
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-175
Similar Fonts	Myriad Pro, Segoe UI, Univers, Open Sans, Gill Sans

Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light Italic Font Details : Font Free Download

Frutiger Neue LT W1G Light Italic represents a modern refinement of the original Frutiger family, which was first commissioned for the Charles de Gaulle Airport signage in the 1970s. Designed by the legendary Adrian Frutiger and later expanded by Akira Kobayashi, the 'Neue' (or Next) version was developed to better suit the technical requirements of modern digital typesetting. This specific Light Italic variant features a true cursive slant rather than a simple oblique, offering a more elegant and fluid aesthetic compared to its predecessors.

The W1G designation signifies 'World Glyph' support, meaning this font includes a vast character set covering Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts. It is celebrated for its humanist characteristics—open apertures, distinct letterforms, and a lack of decorative flourishes—which prioritize maximum legibility. This makes it an industry standard for corporate identity systems, wayfinding, and professional editorial work where clarity and a sophisticated, neutral tone are required.