Copperplate companion suggestions
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.




16.Mar.2005 11.57am
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.
16.Mar.2005 12.21pm
Engravers Gothic is indeed Copperplate gothic without serifs. But it is probably too much alike to be a good companion.
16.Mar.2005 12.22pm
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.
16.Mar.2005 12.27pm
Maybe Gotham, which has wide caps and is geometric might be a companion.
16.Mar.2005 12.45pm
Beautiful layout on Deepdene, Paul. Did you do that? (There is a too-big g in there you might correct.)
16.Mar.2005 1.19pm
thnx for the compliments, William, i didn't do the website tho. and the font has been corrected. thnx for pointing that out. ;^)
16.Mar.2005 3.28pm
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!
16.Mar.2005 5.32pm
>The initials for the monogram are DRB, all the letters have such similar shapes. Anyone have a suggestion, or somewhere to look for inspiration?
17.Mar.2005 6.57am
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/poetica/ a combination of the supplementary swash capitals, heavy enough to work as a watermark/ghost
Tim
16.Mar.2005 12.01pm
Trade Gothic is almost a serifless version of Copperplate.