Released 1933–35 in five styles, starting with the
schmal (condensed) and including a licht (open).
Originally to be named Deutschland. [Reichardt 2011] Two weights were adapted
for the Linotype. [Wetzig 1926–40]
The typeface was used in Nazi propaganda, and the Stempel type
foundry even promoted
such use in their marketing materials.
Revived for phototype by Berthold in the 1970s.
Gerhard Helzel’s digitization (2001–04) includes all five styles
and decorated caps in two weights. Delbanco’s
DS-Tannenberg spans two weights with (ahistoric?) obliques plus
decorated caps. DS-Tannenberg-DR More…
Released 1933–35 in five styles, starting with the schmal (condensed) and including a licht (open). Originally to be named Deutschland. [Reichardt 2011] Two weights were adapted for the Linotype. [Wetzig 1926–40]
The typeface was used in Nazi propaganda, and the Stempel type foundry even promoted such use in their marketing materials.
Revived for phototype by Berthold in the 1970s.
Gerhard Helzel’s digitization (2001–04) includes all five styles and decorated caps in two weights. Delbanco’s DS-Tannenberg spans two weights with (ahistoric?) obliques plus decorated caps. DS-Tannenberg-DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) is a modification by Mathias Hiller made for model railway enthusiasts: it resembles the lettering on trains and stations and comes in two weights.
