Bouillon Notre Dameis a restaurant in the historic center of Dijon, France, locateddirectly oppositetheChurch of Notre-Dame. It is currently undergoing renovations. The construction hoarding, used to conceal the work from the public, features the restaurant’s logo inCakoBlack, along with various information set in all-capsChaumont Script. The same combination is also used on the restaurant’s website – there with Chaumont Script in mixed case, and supported byPromptandLinotype Didotfor text.
This typography communicates traditional French bistro authenticity with contemporary confidence. The Cako Black delivers bold, unapologetic presence while Chaumont Script's flourished letterforms evoke classic Parisian signage and handwritten menus, creating an energy that feels both historically grounded and vibrantly alive.
Cako Black's high contrast and sharp terminals provide the structural authority needed for logo legibility on construction hoarding and digital screens, while its dramatic weight commands attention in busy urban environments. Chaumont Script's calligraphic qualities and moderate x-height reference French culinary tradition without sacrificing readability, especially when used in all-caps for signage impact.
The pairing creates dynamic tension between industrial strength and artisanal craft—Cako Black's geometric precision anchors the brand identity while Chaumont Script adds the human touch essential for hospitality. The supporting Prompt and Linotype Didot extend this hierarchy, with Didot's classical proportions bridging the gap between the bold display fonts and readable body text.