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Two Types: The Faces of Britain

Two Types: The Faces of Britain

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2017-07-31
⌚ Running Time: 59 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

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