Legit Didone
Finaltype · Prof. Hans R. Heitmann · 2021
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A Didone serif released in 2021 by Prof. Hans R. Heitmann, following the high-contrast tradition of Bodoni and Didot with vertical stress and hairline serifs.
About
Legit Didone sits within the classical Didone lineage, employing the sharp contrast between thick and thin strokes, vertical axis and unbracketed serifs that define the style. Designed by the founder of Finaltype, whose background spans type design, calligraphy and typography. It is available via Fontspring.
Classification
The name explicitly references the Didone classification, a high-contrast serif tradition associated with Bodoni and Didot, characterised by vertical stress, hairline serifs and abrupt stroke modulation.
Languages
Latin
Tags
didonehigh-contrastserifbodonieditorialdisplay