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Single or Double Storey

Single or Double Storey

Sponsored by Typotheque . Typeface in use: Zed Text , designed by Peter Biľak, 2024.

Latin letters a and g can be represented with two different constructions:

  • single storey, for modern and/or geometric styles;
  • double storey, for traditional and/or classical styles.

In some typefaces, both constructions are available, as designers feel that some users prefer one over the other.

The letter g can also be designed with a half storey construction, often seen in Scandinavian designs as a legacy from Danish street signs.