Two Types: The Faces of Britain

Duration: 59 min
Release date: 2017-07-31
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We are surrounded by types, the words on signs, buses, shops and documents which guide us through our lives. Two types in particular are regarded as the faces of Britain - Johnston and Gill Sans. Their story is told by typeface expert Mark Ovenden.

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Two Types: The Faces of Britain

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Chris Hardy
Chris Hardy
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