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Eckmann by URW
Designed by Otto Eckmann and cast by Rudhard’sche Gießerei (from 1906: Gebr. Klingspor) in 1900. Known as Eckmann, Eckmann-Type, or Eckmann-Schrift. Comes with alternates for ‘DHIT’. A bold weight was added in 1902 [Seemann] 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.

Foundry
URW Type Foundry

Designer
Otto Eckmann

Release Date
1900