Berthold City Bold

Name: Berthold City Bold
Availability: InStock
Author: Georg Trump

Font Name	Berthold City
Style	Bold
Category	Slab Serif
Designer	Georg Trump
Copyright	Copyright (c) 1991, 1993 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.Berthold City is a registered trademark of H. Berthold AG.
License	Commercial License
Total Character	228
Recommended Line Height	1.16
Ascent	905
Descent	250
Units Per em	1000
Total Vertical Range	1155
Max Advance Width	1250
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-100
Similar Fonts	Rockwell, Stymie, Memphis, Square 721, Geometric Slabserif 703

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Berthold City Bold was designed by the renowned German typographer Georg Trump in 1930 for the Berthold type foundry. It stands out as a unique geometric slab serif that eschews traditional curves for rigid, rectangular forms, reflecting the modernist and industrial spirit of the early 20th century. Its construction is based on a grid, giving it a mechanical yet highly legible appearance that defined the 'Machine Age' aesthetic and remains a hallmark of German type design.

The typeface achieved global recognition primarily through its influence on corporate identity design, most notably serving as the structural basis for Paul Rand's iconic IBM logo. Its heavy weight and structural stability make it an excellent choice for branding projects that require a sense of permanence and strength. Today, it is frequently utilized in high-impact advertising, architectural signage, and editorial layouts that demand a bold, authoritative voice without sacrificing clarity.