Font: The Paris MétroCategory: Historical
Justification: The Paris Métro signs have become one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. Designed by art nouveau architect Hector Guimared, the lamp posts and signs have an organic feel to them - a clear reference to the symbolism of plants. The word Metropolitan is even situated in a leaf-like structure. The lettering is heavy, sans serif, all caps, with both tapered points (seen on the E and R) and diagonal lines. There's also an interesting combination of straight and rounded edges on most letters, giving the letterforms their distinctive appearance. (Note the edges of the M, the top of of the T, and the bottom of the O.) This lettering captures a dynamic period in history, and keeps the spirit of that time alive today.
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