Bigelow and Holmes approached type design with a scientific rigor. They created letterforms that were open, wide, and possessed a large x-height (the height of lowercase letters relative to uppercase ones). This "Big" approach to geometry ensured that even at small sizes, text remained readable. However, functionality often comes at the cost of character. A standard geometric sans-serif can feel cold and mechanical. This is where the "Casual" variant entered the market.
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