Neue Plak Extended Black
Designed by Monotype Studio (Linda Hintz and Toshi Omagari)
| Font Name | Neue Plak Extended Black |
| Style | Extended Black |
| Category | Sans Serif / Display |
| Designer | Monotype Studio (Linda Hintz and Toshi Omagari) |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2018 Monotype Imaging Inc. All rights reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 452 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.41 |
| Ascent | 1140 |
| Descent | 274 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1414 |
| Max Advance Width | 1260 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -125 |
| Similar Fonts | Futura, Helvetica, Impact, Univers |
Neue Plak Extended Black Font Details : Font Free Download
Neue Plak Extended Black is a contemporary revival and massive expansion of Paul Renner's original 1928 wood type design, Plak. While the original Plak was limited to a few display weights, Monotype designers Linda Hintz and Toshi Omagari meticulously researched the archives to create a versatile 60-style family. This Extended Black weight captures the heavy, geometric essence of the German modernism movement while optimizing it for modern digital environments.
The typeface is defined by its wide, powerful stance and unique character forms that diverge from the more traditional Futura, also designed by Renner. By utilizing a large x-height and distinctive cuts in letters like the lowercase 'r' and 'f', Neue Plak provides a unique alternative to classic grotesques. It excels in environments where space is horizontal and the message needs to be delivered with maximum visual weight and authority.
Neue Plak Extended Black Best Uses
Perfect for bold, high-impact titles in editorial design and magazines.
Creates a strong, authoritative visual identity for modern tech or industrial brands.
Highly legible and visually commanding for large-scale print and outdoor advertising.
Neue Plak Extended Black Glyphs
