Akzidenz Grotesk

Designed by Gunter Gerhard Lange

Sample

Purpose

For larger signage; as an all-purpose font for print media

Category

Grotesque (early sans-serif)

Visual Distinctive Characteristics

Lower Case: Square dot over the letter i. Double story a.

Upper Case: Dropped horizontal element on A

Variations

Akzidenz-Grotesk Book

Ag Book Pro+

Akzidenz-Grotesk Book Rounded

AG Book Rounded Pro+

Akzidenz-Grotesk Schoolbook

Akzidenz-Grotesk Old Face

Akzidenz-Grotesk Next

Akzidenz-Grotesk Font Different Weights and Widths

Work

Title: De Balie
Format: Logo and monthly calendar
Studio: Thonik
Art Director: Thonik
Designer: Thonik
Photographer: Thonik
Client: De Balie Amsterdam
Typeface: Akzidenz Grotesk

Title: Ray Gun, Curve
Format: Magazine Article
Art Director: Chris Ashworth
Designer: Chris Ashworth
Client: Ray Gun magazine
Typeface: Akzidenz Grotesk

Title: Utilitarian Greeting Cards
Format: Greeting Cards
Studio: Foundation 33
Art Director: Daniel Eatock
Designer: Daniel Eatock
Client: Foundation 33
Typeface: Akzidenz-Grotesk