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Triplex Italic

Emigre · John Downer · 1985

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Triplex Italic specimen from Emigre

John Downer's 1985 italic companion to Triplex, offered in three weights with a slab serif structure and distinct calligraphic character.

About

Designed as a companion to the upright Triplex family, Triplex Italic brings a calligraphic quality to the slab serif form. Three weights — Light, Bold and Extra Bold — provide a workable range for editorial and display use. The design reflects the expressive, experimental spirit of Emigre's early output.

Classification

Triplex Italic is a slab serif with an upright italic posture, combining thick bracketed serifs with a calligraphic energy. Its slab construction and angled stress place it firmly in the slab serif tradition.

Weights

LightBoldExtra Bold

Languages

Latin

Tags

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