The original version of this typeface was drawn by Robert Granjon (active in the latter half of the 16th century---he also designed a number of typographic ornaments that have become standard in typography). It is a typographic rendering of the gothic hand 'batarde'. This version is based on Louis Ferrand's ATF version of Civilite. There are also versions by Deberny et Peignot, and Enschede (both with a much more gothic character to them). Variations on this typeface include Ilse Schuele's 'Rhapsody', and Schneidler's 'Legend'. Morris Benton designed Typo Upright (also called Linoscript) which is based on the later development of Civilite.
The type is best used in sizes 18-60pt (the original on which this working is based is 48pt).
Font Formats:
- Adobe (Type 1 [pfa & pfb], Type 3, Bitmap)
- DMF (+ bitmap)
- Bitmap (Black&White)
- IntelliFont
- Truetype
Font ID: 15957
Directory: Script/Civitype
This font is Public Domain. Copyright 1991 by S. G. Moye. Additional characters by Danny Amor. You can copy this font with the readme files only!
Stephen Moye (CIS 76416,1542)
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