11 Jun 2014

Coincidence is design

1967 CBM 30 4193330

1983 Sigma SM 1000 7073819


















Sent from my new CBM 30 and Sigma SM 1000

6 comments:

  1. I think I saw that kristall typeface in a certain movie about the DDR. Or one just like it!

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    1. It was definitely that one—I know I saw it on one of the big Daro Optima electrics in Das Leben der Anderen. (we watched that together didn't we?)

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    2. Indeed we did. Congrats on your find.

      alg

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  2. Congratulations on getting those fantastic typewriters. I really love the Kristall type face on the Sigma 1000 very clean and clear. Easy to read.

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  3. I love the Kristall type face. Do you know who designed it?

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    1. I do not know!

      The famous Alex Bertram designed a typeface used by Robotron, Venezia, although I have never seen it in practice, which is a shame because it's a lovely italic. http://ilovetypography.com/2013/04/06/socialist-tv-typeface-videtur-finally-freed/ (scroll down to see Venezia)

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