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Two Types: The Faces of Britain

Two Types: The Faces of Britain

2017•59m•Documentary

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.

Chris Hardy · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 31, 2017

Actors

Mark Ovenden

Himself

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