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Breite halbfette Grotesk

The bold (lit.: wide semibold) cut (1890) of the generically named Grotesk by Schelter & Giesecke. Recently also referred to as Scheltersche Grotesk, which is historically inaccurate. Reworked by Haas in c. 1900 as Französische Grotesk (initially named Breite fette Grotesk). Sold by Reggiani as Alala [1937 specimen] and by Nebiolo as Grottescho nero [c.1900 specimen] and later as Etrusco nero [1958 specimen]. See also the lighter Breite magere Grotesk and the heavier Breite fette Grotesk.

Revived by Christian Schwartz and issued as FF Bau (used for the sample) in 2002. [Kupferschmid]

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True Type of the Bauhaus1919

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  • Herbert Bayer

Contributed by Indra Kupferschmid

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