| Name | Univers |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Diagonal strokes of “k” meet at stem. “a” has no baseline curl, and is perpendicular at top of bowl. Squaring of round strokes. |
| History | Univers is based on 1898‘s Akzidenz-Grotesk. However, Univers is unique in that the design lacks superfluous features of any type, creating a design that is versatile and distinctive without being obstrusive. Adrian Frutiger began work on Univers in 1954, completing his design in 1957. |
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