Didot, born in 1764 in Paris, came from a family of typeface

designers

First person in France to use stereotype (metal printing) plates

One of France’s greatest contributor’s to type design

Firmin was a printer and engraver

HISTORY

During the 18th century, paper quality and printing

methods influenced the creation of Didot.

Created During the Age of Enlightenment

Has had many contemporary alterations due to

“dazzling” , where smaller strokes disappeared

during the printing process

TYPEFACESIncreased stroke and contrast

More condensed armature

High Contrast

WHERE IT’S USED TODAY!

Extended Didot

Cleaner and more

legible, less calligraphic

Firmin wanted a more

neoclassical look

Classical, Elegant feel

PURPOSE