Designed by John F. Cumming and released by Dickinson in two styles, Algonquin and Algonquin Shaded [later: Ornamented], in c.1888 [Reichardt 2011]. The styles can be layered for chromatic effect.

Shown by Photo-Lettering in two styles, Algonquin Decorative (solid) and Algonquin Shaded (open) [PLINC One Liner 1971]. VGC had as Algonquin Shaded [VGC 1972], Typeshop had Algonquin Shadow and Algonquin Shadow Ornamented (used for sample) [Typeshop c.1977], and Fürst showed the open face as Macbeth Ornamental, alongside the similar solid Macbeth [Fürst c.1976].

Aloysius Ornamented is a digital revival made by Alan J. Prescott.