Peignot is a distinctive Art Deco display typeface originally designed by A.M. Cassandre in 1937, characterized by its unique unicase construction that blends capital and lowercase letterforms. The design features geometric proportions with rounded terminals, moderate stroke contrast, and a compact x-height that creates exceptional visual impact. Its most distinguishing feature is the elimination of traditional ascenders and descenders in favor of a streamlined, modernist approach that captures the essence of 1930s French design sophistication. The typeface exhibits clean, architectural forms with subtle humanist touches that prevent it from feeling purely mechanical.
