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Some classy, elegant, and very European vibes this week, with work from Bordeaux, Paris, and Graz. Hôtel De Buci by Abmo Part of the Biografy group, Hôtel De Buci is a boutique hotel in the Saint-Germain area of Paris, France, with 19 rooms and 5 suites featuring 18th-century decor. The identity, designed by Bordeaux, France-based Abmo, evokes the eclectic aesthetics of the hotel and its interiors through a collection of typefaces and brand assets that mix styles and where none of those styles are minimalist or deadpan. Leading the way is a wordmark in the relatively trendy approach of extra curvy, extra high-contrast, extra tilted-axis that is also extra fun to look at and that works particularly well in the short “BUCI”. This is complemented by an extravagant, swash-y monogram “B” that