Author's note

GE SS Text Light Italic by Boutros International is a free light italic sans serif with slim, gently slanted strokes and a restrained contemporary look. Its curves are smooth and economical, with clean joins and little decorative interruption. The lettering feels brisk rather than showy.

Editorial design and corporate branding can both use its understated movement, and the same controlled forms suit wayfinding for cultural venues. These settings share a need for lettering that feels refined and current, with enough inclination to distinguish supporting text from upright type without turning it into a display effect.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Boutros International, 2004. All rights reserved.
Font family
GE SS Text Italic
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.200;1BOU;GESSTextItalic-LightItalic
Full font name
GE SS Text Light Italic
Name table version
Version 1.200;PS 001.002;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
GESSTextItalic-LightItalic
Trademark notice
GE SS Text Light Italic is a trademark of Boutros International.
Manufacturer name
Boutros International
Designer
Boutros Internationa

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2004-09-27
Revision1
Glyph count248
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureItalic