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Didot, born in 1764 in Paris, came from a family of typeface
designers
First person in France to use stereotype (metal printing) plates
One of France’s greatest contributor’s to type design
Firmin was a printer and engraver
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HISTORY
During the 18th century, paper quality and printing
methods influenced the creation of Didot.
Created During the Age of Enlightenment
Has had many contemporary alterations due to
“dazzling” , where smaller strokes disappeared
during the printing process
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TYPEFACESIncreased stroke and contrast
More condensed armature
High Contrast
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WHERE IT’S USED TODAY!
Extended Didot
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Cleaner and more
legible, less calligraphic
Firmin wanted a more
neoclassical look
Classical, Elegant feel
PURPOSE