Element (font)

Font sample: Element

Element is a broken grotesque font that was developed in 1933 by Max Bittrof in the wake of Tannenberg for the Bauer foundry . Its appearance is characterized by “robust curves and dynamic line width differences” (quote: Andreas Koop) . Allusions to the formal language of Art Nouveau are evident. It is primarily suitable as a poster font.

Cuts

In 1933/1934, Element released four different styles : normal (1934), half fat (1934), bold (1933), narrow fat (1934).

Web link

Andreas Koop: Tannenberg exTra Tempore (PDF; 1.1 MB) In: NOVUM , August 2009

Individual evidence

^ Klingspor Museum: Max Bittrof. Retrieved March 19, 2015 . (including font sample)

[1] Klingspor Museum: Max Bittrof. Retrieved March 19, 2015 . (including font sample)