Monday, January 17, 2011

The History of ITC Korinna


The original Berthold font was introduced in Germany in 1904, during the height of the jugensteil Art Nouveau movement.  Korinna, the revision of this font created in 1973, displays a more refined, modern version.  This legible and dynamic font carries the popular nuances of the Art Nouveau period into current technological uses.  Character proportions were expanded and the x-height enlarged.  The font showcases strong, but not overwhelming, serifs.   In addition, Korinna displays enjoyable abnormalities in a few characteristics-such as the notch on the end of the loop of the “g.”  The third release of Korinna includes four weights and relating italics for flexibility of use.  Korinna is most effective when chosen for headlines, the web and advertisements.

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