TypographicaOtto Eckmann, title page for AEG’s book for the 1900 Paris Exposition. It demonstrates his lettering style which was translated into the Eckmann-Schrift typeface (https://fontsinuse.com/typefaces/6802/eckmann) at about the same time.
Source: A profile on Eckmann after his death in Archiv für Büchgewerbe, v.39 (1902) https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074868280&seq=500&view=2up
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Eckmann in use
Known as Eckmann, Eckmann-Type, or Eckmann-Schrift. Designed by Otto Eckmann (1865–1902) and first cast by Rudhard’sche Gießerei (from 1906: Gebr. Klingspor) in 1900 [Wetzig 1926–40]. Registered in Oct. 1899. The protection was extended in 1902 for another 15 years. [Reichsanzeiger] Comes with alternates for ‘DHIT’. A bold weight was added in 1902 [Wetzig 1926–40] and a licht (outlined) before 1907 [Klimsch]. Accompanied by ornaments (Eckmann-Schmuck) and initials. Described as “the first German advertising type” in an article by T. Schalcher from 1929. Revised for phototype by Werner Schulze (Typoart, 1961) [Reichardt/Hoefer]. Digitized by Linotype, URW, and Gerhard Helzel. Helzel offers two sizes, 72pt and 12pt (1998). Bitstream’s version is called Freeform 710, Dieter Steffmann’s Rudelsberg (2002). See also Eckmannpsych (OH no Type Co., 2018) and 00 Eckmania (Double Zero, 2024).
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