Frutiger Neue LT W1G Medium
Designed by Adrian Frutiger, Akira Kobayashi
| Font Name | Frutiger Neue LT W1G Medium |
| 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 | 960 |
| Descent | 240 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1200 |
| Max Advance Width | 1320 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -175 |
| Similar Fonts | Myriad Pro, Univers, Segoe UI, Open Sans |
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Medium Font Details : Font Free Download
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Medium is a modernized expansion of the classic Frutiger typeface originally created by the Swiss designer Adrian Frutiger. Developed in the 1970s for the wayfinding system at Charles de Gaulle Airport, the font became a benchmark for humanist sans-serif design. It was crafted specifically for maximum legibility at a distance and from various angles, avoiding the rigidity of many geometric fonts while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic.
The Neue LT W1G version represents a significant technical update, where 'W1G' stands for 'World 1 Glyph.' This indicates that the font includes a vast character set supporting Greek, Cyrillic, and various Latin-based languages, making it ideal for international communication. The Medium weight strikes an optimal balance between the Regular and Bold variants, offering enough visual weight for subheadings and emphasis without losing the grace required for longer passages of body text.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Medium Best Uses
Superior clarity for wayfinding and environmental graphics in public spaces.
A trusted choice for logo design and professional brand manuals.
Works exceptionally well for subheadings and body text in magazines and reports.
Highly legible on screens for UI/UX elements and mobile applications.
Frutiger Neue LT W1G Medium Glyphs
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Package Size: 311.9 KB
Available Formats: .TTF, .WOFF, .WOFF2, .EOT