An open and shaded phototype variant of Rudolf Koch’s Kabel. Comes with an alternate ‘f’ with two-sided bar. Likely originated at Lettergraphics who showed it in 1976 [Lettergraphics 1976], but not yet in 1970. [Lettergraphics 1970] Previously shown in 1973. [Typeshop 1973] Listed by Berthold with Facsimile Fonts credits. [Berthold 1974] Carried in the UK as Cable Medium Shaded [1974 Conways poster] and Kabel Medium Shaded. [Alphabet 1984]

Adopted for dry transfer lettering by Chartpak by 1986. [Mellor]