While many might already know that the DIN typeface originated back in the 1930′s in Germany, when it started to be used as lettering for road and traffic signage, what is comparatively unknown is what “DIN” actually stands for. Referring to the German Industrial Standard, the Deutsche Industrie-Norm, or the DIN, it was the most used typeface on road signs in Germany during the industrial revolution.
The DIN Mittelschrift font is a sans serif typeface which originated far after the initial DIN C font. As with all fonts in the DIN family, the DIN Mittelschrift typeface is based on pure geometric figures. It sports slightly rounded corners at terminal points, making it reminiscent of the machine-cut, primitive look of the original font.
The DIN Mittelschrift is a popular font that is being widely used today in typography, mainly in posters. It gives off a distinct neo-1990′s feel, which lends to its popularity.
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