Univers
Univers is a masterful neo-grotesque sans-serif designed by Adrian Frutiger in 1957, representing the pinnacle of Swiss modernist typography. Its defining characteristics include exceptionally uniform stroke weights, subtly squared curves that maintain optical consistency, and precisely calculated proportions across its extensive family system. Unlike earlier grotesques, Univers features more refined character spacing, cleaner terminals, and a systematic approach to weight and width variations that was revolutionary for its time. The typeface's geometric precision is softened by humanist touches in characters like the 'a' and 'g', creating a perfect balance between technical perfection and readability.
