Orpheus Pro
Canada Type · Walter Tiemann
A revival of Walter Tiemann's 1926-1928 Klingspor serif, notable for its classical Roman capitals paired with a lowercase reflecting the efficiency of the interwar period.
About
Orpheus was originally designed by Walter Tiemann for Klingspor between 1926 and 1928 and achieved popularity in Germany during its time on the metal market before being overlooked in the transitions to film and then digital type. Tiemann was recognised for his grasp of classical Roman capital proportions, and the typeface pairs those capitals with a lowercase that brings a more contemporary efficiency to the design. This Pro version represents the digital revival of that face.
Classification
Revival of Walter Tiemann's 1926-1928 Klingspor design; combines classical Roman capitals with a lowercase influenced by the efficient sensibility of its era.