Cigno
P22 Type Foundry · Colin Kahn, Aldo Novarese
A digitisation of Aldo Novarese's 1950s semi-formal script for the Nebiolo foundry, issued in two weights by P22 with Colin Kahn adding a lighter companion to the original Regular.
About
Originally designed for Italy's Nebiolo foundry in the 1950s, Cigno carries the measured elegance of mid-century European commercial lettering. Colin Kahn's digitisation faithfully reproduces the Regular weight and extends the family with a Light for additional versatility. The face suits menus, invitations and poster work where a restrained but characterful script is required.
Classification
A digitisation of a mid-century Italian semi-formal script, with flowing letterforms typical of 1950s European commercial lettering. Its upright-leaning connected cursive places it firmly in the semi-formal script category.