Triplex (typeface) explained

Triplex Sans
Familyname:	Triplex
Style:	Sans-serif
Creator:	Zuzana Licko
Releasedate:	1989
Trademark:	Emigre
Based On:	Triplex Italic by John Downer
Variations:	Triplex Serif, Triplex Italic

The Triplex type font style is a typeface designed by Zuzana Licko and John Downer in 1985 and 1989.^{[1] [2]} It is distributed by Emigre. It is used by Avex & Prezi for its logo. It was also used as the typeface for Disney Channel from 1997-2002. It has both Sans-serif and Serif variation.

John Downer first designed sans-serif Triplex Italic in 1985, then Zuzana Licko designed the other fonts in the family, including Triplex Sans and Triplex Serif.^[3]

Variations

Sans-serif

The list below is all the sans-serif variations of Triplex typeface.^[4]

• Normal width:
  • Triplex Sans Light
  • Triplex Sans Bold
  • Triplex Sans Extra Bold
• Condensed width:
  • Triplex Condensed Sans Regular
  • Triplex Condensed Sans Black
• Italic:
  • Triplex Italic Light
  • Triplex Italic Bold
  • Triplex Italic Extra Bold

Serif

The list below is all the Serif variations of Triplex typeface.

• Normal width:
  • Triplex Serif Light
  • Triplex Serif Bold
  • Triplex Serif Extra Bold
• Condensed width:
  • Triplex Condensed Serif Regular
  • Triplex Condensed Serif Black

See also

• Emigre (type foundry)
• Zuzana Licko

External links

• Official website of Triplex
• Official website of Triplex Italic

Notes and References

1. Web site: Emigre Fonts: Triplex. Emigre Fonts. 20 February 2013.
2. Web site: Emigre Fonts: Triplex Italic. Emigre Fonts. 20 February 2013.
3. Because the italic font was designed prior to the normal fonts.
4. Web site: Triplex - MyFonts. MyFonts Inc..