Albuquerque
Eliott Grunewald · Eliott Grunewald
A digitised revival of Cyclopéen, the anonymous condensed display typeface distributed by Fonderie G. Peignot & Fils from around 1910, rendered here in all-capitals for headline use.
About
Albuquerque draws directly from Cyclopéen, a characterful condensed typeface with moderate stroke contrast, originally classified alongside Cochin and Auriol in the Peignot & Fils Spécimen Général under 'Caractères Modernes'. The revival aims to remain faithful to the source while making revisions for digital coherence, retaining only initial capitals as seen in period specimens. The result is a headline-weight, tightly condensed face suited to large-scale editorial and branding work with a distinctly historical flavour.
Classification
A digitised revival of Cyclopéen, a highly condensed typeface with weight contrast classified under 'Caractères Modernes' by Fonderie Peignot. Its all-capitals format, strong condensed proportions and historical pedigree place it firmly in the display category.