Circus Didot Font presents a rework of a typical neoclassical serif type in a constructivist style. Analyzing the shapes of characters author placed basic geometric figures — triangles, rectangles, circles… above the contours of letters. Resulting constructions staying recognizable letters at the same time bore a resemblance to pictures of Russian avant-garde artists from 20th century. This discovery has brought an idea to design a typeface where the tendency of a modern serif type to rationalism and geometry is realized in maximum possible extent. The prototypes for the project were taken from the works of Didot, lettering experiments of Russian constructivists and art deco artworks. The technique of juggling with shapes and overall grotesque approach to the design explains the selection of the name for the font.
Additional information
| File name | circus-didot.otf |
|---|---|
| File extension | otf |
| File format | OpenType CFF |
| File MIME type | application/x-font-opentype |
| File size | 76 KB |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2010, ParaType, Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Font family | CircusDidot |
| Font subfamily | ☞ |
| Identifier | com.myfonts.easy.paratype.circus-didot.regular.wfkit2.version.3r2z |
| Full name | ☞Circus Didot |
| Version | Version 1.000;com.myfonts.easy.paratype.circus-didot.regular.wfkit2.version.3r2z |
| PostScriptName | CircusDidot |
| Trademark | Circus Didot is a trademark of ParaType, Inc. |
| Manufacturer | ParaType, Inc. |
| Designer | Danila Orlovsky |
| Description | Circus Didot typeface presents a rework of a typical neoclassical serif type in a constructivist style. Analyzing the shapes of characters author placed basic geometric figures triangles, rectangles, circles above the contours of letters. Resulting constructions staying recognizable letters at the same time bore a resemblance to pictures of Russian avant-garde artists from 20th century. This discovery has brought an idea to design a typeface where the tendency of a modern serif type to rationalism and geometry is realized in maximum possible extent. The prototypes for the project were taken from the works of Didot, lettering experiments of Russian constructivists and art deco artworks. The technique of juggling with shapes and overall grotesque approach to the design explains the selection of the name for the font. Designed by Danila Orlovsky. Released by ParaType in 2010. |
| Vendor URL | http://www.paratype.com/help/license/paratype.asp |
| Designer URL | http://www.paratype.com/help/designers |
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