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DeutschAd Lib (typeface)
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| Category | Display |
|---|---|
| Designer(s) | Freeman Craw |
| Foundry | ATF |
| Date released | 1961 |
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Ad Lib is a decorative typeface that was designed in 1961 by Freeman Craw for American Type Founders. The typeface allegedly inspired by Harold Adler's design for the 1958 film Bonjour Tristesse.[1][2] Filmotype also designed a narrow variant, Filmotype Pioneer[3] and a wider variant, Filmotype Moose.[4]
Originally released with two variants for many characters,[5] but digital versions only one variant.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Bradley, Susan (January 26, 2016). Harold Adler talks about title design & film production for Saul Bass. Vimeo (Video).
- ^ a b "Ad Lib in use". Fonts In Use. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Filmotype Pioneer in use". Fonts In Use. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Filmotype Moose in use". Fonts In Use. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ McGrew 1993, p. 3.
Further reading
[edit]- McGrew, Mac (1993). American Metal Typefaces of the Twentieth Century (2nd revised ed.). New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Books. ISBN 0-938768-34-4.
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