2.  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

3. 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

4. TYPEFACES
 Increased stroke and contrast
 More condensed armature
 High Contrast

5. WHERE IT’S USED TODAY!
Extended Didot

6. PURPOSE
 Cleaner and more legible, less
calligraphic
 Firmin wanted a more
neoclassical look
 Classical, Elegant feel