The Eames family is heavily associated with museums (MoMA, Vitra Design Museum). Using for section headers in a print catalog creates an immediate visual link to mid-century exhibition design. The thick slab serifs hold their own when printed on uncoated, textured paper stock.
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The font, designed by Erik van Blokland for House Industries , is a robust slab-serif typeface known for its extensive OpenType "deep type" handling features. Its primary features include: The Eames family is heavily associated with museums