A2 Record Gothic X Condensed
The extra condensed cut of A2-Type's revival of Ludlow's Record Gothic, offering seven weights from Thin to Black in a tightly compressed grotesque.
About
Part of A2-Type's systematic revival of Ludlow's Record Gothic, a typeface with roots in Morris Fuller Benton's News Gothic of 1908. The X Condensed subfamily extends the family into tightly compressed territory across seven weights, suited to headlines, posters and space-constrained editorial contexts. The broader Record Gothic family is notable for its historically hybrid character, unifying disparate styles added piecemeal by the Ludlow Typograph Company over several decades.
Classification
A revival of Ludlow's Record Gothic, itself a copy of ATF News Gothic, placing it firmly in the American grotesque tradition. The extra condensed width makes it a distinct cut within a broader revival family.