Ludlow’s response to Ultra Bodoni (ATF) and Poster Bodoni (Linotype). Various differences incl. a large-headed g, small serif on the top arm of k, forward-leaning S. Issued in upright and italic styles in 1930. [Reichardt 2011] The italic has a number of alternate swash caps. [McGrew 1993] A condensed followed later, see Bodoni Black Condensed.

Digitized as Bodoni D Black (URW, 1993, used for sample). Sold by Elsner+Flake as EF Bodoni No. 1. Also included in URW Bodoni, here extended to 5 widths, plus italics.