Two Types: The Faces of Britain (2017)
• July 31st, 2017 • 0h 59min
Documentary
Overview
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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