Copperplate companion suggestions

the_loin
16.Mar.2005 11.42am
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Hello all, first post, newbie typophile.

I am working on a lawyers business card and letterhead which uses Copperplate Regular true type version. I have been asked to find a fitting sans serif companion that is mac/windows available to be used as the body copy.

Also, a script (my inclination) or other style font to be used in creating a monogram with the letters DRB. The client (really a friend of a friend who owes a favor) just wants something simple, no connecting letters or anything, just something to put in the background, a watermark if you will.

As a side note, I have found great info here, and references to great reading as well, which is simply awesome. Thanks everyone.



raph
16.Mar.2005 11.57am
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It depends on what you're trying to convey. For a strong, formal, traditional effect, try Bank Gothic (also see the E+F version). If you want something a little more stylish, I'd go for Bernhard Gothic.

There are a number of classic fonts, though, that I'm sure would work. Franklin Gothic (make sure to get a good version), Gill Sans, Frutiger, even Helvetica.

For the monogram, may I suggest Snell Roundhand. It's very elegant and formal, but still quite legible.


Stephen Coles
16.Mar.2005 12.01pm
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Trade Gothic is almost a serifless version of Copperplate.


William Berkson
16.Mar.2005 12.21pm
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Engravers Gothic is indeed Copperplate gothic without serifs. But it is probably too much alike to be a good companion.


pablohoney77
16.Mar.2005 12.22pm
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Maybe it's too similar, but for a sans:
Engravers Gothic

For a Script I'd pair Goudy with Goudy...
Deepdene has some great swash characters that would work well for a monogram.


William Berkson
16.Mar.2005 12.27pm
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Maybe Gotham, which has wide caps and is geometric might be a companion.


William Berkson
16.Mar.2005 12.45pm
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Beautiful layout on Deepdene, Paul. Did you do that? (There is a too-big g in there you might correct.)


pablohoney77
16.Mar.2005 1.19pm
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thnx for the compliments, William, i didn't do the website tho. and the font has been corrected. thnx for pointing that out. ;^)


the_loin
16.Mar.2005 3.28pm
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I have yet to choose, but now I have some solid choices, thanks to you all. I have much to learn, much much to learn. My friends friend will be so pleased. I actually have been playing with Snell Roundhand for the monogram, it was my first choice, now I have more, excellent. Best forum ever!


the_loin
16.Mar.2005 5.32pm
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>The initials for the monogram are DRB, all the letters have such similar shapes. Anyone have a suggestion, or somewhere to look for inspiration?


timd
17.Mar.2005 6.57am
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http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/poetica/ a combination of the supplementary swash capitals, heavy enough to work as a watermark/ghost
Tim