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Carmina BT

Bitstream · Gudrun Zapf von Hesse

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Gudrun Zapf von Hesse's personal calligraphic serif series commissioned by Bitstream, spanning four weights from light to black.

About

Carmina BT is a personal calligraphic series commissioned by Bitstream from Gudrun Zapf von Hesse, one of the 20th century's foremost lettering artists and calligraphers. The design carries its calligraphic origins through each of its four weights, making it suitable for book design, editorial work and signage. Eight fonts cover light through black with matching italics.

Classification

Commissioned calligraphic serif by Gudrun Zapf von Hesse. Four weights with matching italics across light, medium, bold and black. The designer's calligraphic influence is evident in the letterform construction.

Weights

LightMediumBoldBlack

Languages

Latin

Tags

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