Univers type exercise

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Univers

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Yy Tt Qq Aa abcdefghijklmn o p q r s tuv w x y z Univers light originates from the Univers which was created in 1957 by Deberny and Peignot. Univers can often be mistaken for the typefaces; Folio and Helvetica. The main differences between the two fonts are as follows the tail of the a is much less rounded, the arms of the k join at the stem, the tail of the Q runs along the baseline, the top of the t is angled and the Y has a straight descender. Now looking at the other seven characteristics of univers’ formal attributes. Universe like many of sans serif fonts of its time is comprised of a continuous construction with the shape following that of the traditional form of curving of the normal straight lines, rounded corners and irregular elements. Universe is availiable in nine weights, four widths and positions; Roman and Oblique.


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