I'm using Linotype Didot (or an extremely similar custom face) for an identity system and I'm contemplating over whether or not to use a sans serif for body copy (for collateral pieces, etc). I'm going for high end/modern simplicity. Do you all have any recommendations? I have come to the conclusion that using another serif face would be overkill, but I am open to suggestions.
I thank you for your assistance in advance!
The usual suspect following the internal structure of a didone type would be Helvetica. But this is not the best type for body copy.
You could try Walbaum however, also didone, comfortable to read with a rather large x-height.
Instead of Helvetica use Univers.
Trade and News Gothics are a pleasant alternative to almost anything.
I love the way Gotham thin pairs with Didot. I'd also try Franklin Gothic (perhaps demi), Pakt, Thesis TheSans, or Knockout Junior Middleweight.
http://www.typography.com/fonts/font_overview.php?productLineID=100008
http://www.linotype.com/655/itcfranklingothic-family.html
http://www.youworkforthem.com/product.php?sku=T0016
http://www.fonts.com/findfonts/detail.htm?pid=413684
http://www.typography.com/fonts/font_overview.php?productLineID=100013
My Modern Suite is a Didot/Sans matched combination.
Corpo S, Benton Sans, eventually Akkurat.
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