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20th
Century
Type
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The
Optima
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| Optima
is
an elegant and highly readable typeface, qualities remarkable in a sans
serif design. Created in 1958 by Hermann Zapf for the Stempel foundry,
Optima
combines features of both serif and sans serif types into one humanistic
design. The tapered strokes are reminiscent of the calligraphic pen, and
the character shapes are soothing to the eye. It was the Zapf favorite
creation who used it to design his wedding invitation card. |
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Bitstream
Zapf
Humanist 601
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Date
of birth
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Nationality
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Parent
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Description
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| 20th
century humanistic sans serif |
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