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Manoptica is a
Manoptica is a Thai typeface
Thai typography concerns the representation of the Thai script in print and on displays, and dates to the earliest printed Thai text in 1819. The printing press was introduced by Western missionaries during the mid-nineteenth century, and the pr ...
based on Helvetica
Helvetica (originally Neue Haas Grotesk) is a widely used sans-serif typeface developed in 1957 by Swiss typeface designer Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffmann.
Helvetica is a neo-grotesque design, one influenced by the famous 19th century (189 ...
. Manoptica was developed between 1973 and 1987 by graphic designer and typographer Manop Srisomporn. Manoptica characters do not have the circular heads typical of other Thai fonts.
Variants
Variants of Manoptica include: *DB Manoptica *DB Manoptica Italic *DB Manoptica Condensed *DB Manoptica Medium *DB Manoptica Bold *DB Manoptica ExtendedUse and reception
Manoptica is among the most widely used fonts in Thailand. It is commonly used in headings in advertisement and commercial art, and on street signage. In the Manoptica family, Manop 2 and Manop 5 are the most well-known. Manop 2 is mostly used in government services and individual companies. Manop 5 is mostly used in signage, with its unique opaque circular head and mixed light and bold proportions.References