Initiated by Charles H. Becker and finished by Morris Fuller
Benton for ATF in 1928 [ATF Modern
Type Styles]. It does not appear in ATF’s 1934 catalog,
but was still available in their 1936 limited edition catalog for
sales reps [The Kemble Occasional, No.12].
There are many digital typefaces in this 1920s showcard style
(such as Kobalt),
and many poor digitizations of Novel Gothic (including
by
Castcraft, expanding the design to five weights, and by
The Font
Company), but no faithful revival currently exists.
Telenovela
NF is a digital interpretation with an additional
highlight effect, while Napoli
and Naked
Power More…
Initiated by Charles H. Becker and finished by Morris Fuller Benton for ATF in 1928 [ATF Modern Type Styles]. It does not appear in ATF’s 1934 catalog, but was still available in their 1936 limited edition catalog for sales reps [The Kemble Occasional, No.12].
There are many digital typefaces in this 1920s showcard style (such as Kobalt), and many poor digitizations of Novel Gothic (including by Castcraft, expanding the design to five weights, and by The Font Company), but no faithful revival currently exists. Telenovela NF is a digital interpretation with an additional highlight effect, while Napoli and Naked Power are attempts to tame Novel Gothic’s comical personality into large, straightforward sans families.
