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'''Compatil''' is the name of a large [[typeface]] family consisting of four variants: Linotype Compatil Exquisit, Linotype Compatil Fact, Linotype Compatil Letter, and Linotype Compatil Text, each of which has 16 weights. |
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'''Compatil''' is a large [[typeface]] family designed for interchangeable fonts while maintaining identical document metrics. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The Compatil typefaces were developed from 1999 to 2001 at [[Mergenthaler Linotype Company|Linotype Library GmbH]]. The name was derived from the word "compatible" and represents an intelligent and modular type system. |
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There were several type designers and type experts involved in developing Compatil, including Olaf Leu, Reinhard Haus, Silja Bilz and Erik Faulhaber. |
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The project was led by Bruno Steinert, Managing Director of Linotype GmbH, Bad Homburg. Professor Olaf Leu and his analysis team at [[Mainz University of Applied Sciences]].<ref>[http://www.linotype.com/en/2603/compatil.html Linotype Font Collections - Compatil]</ref> They composed an extensive range of requirements that Linotype Library’s team of experts incorporated into their new creation, extending and developing the concept as their work progressed. Silja Bilz and Professor Reinhard Haus were responsible for the project design and concept. |
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== Properties == |
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In addition to having a good legibility, the typefaces of Compatil were designed to have numbers suited for tables of figures. The different typefaces are compatible to each other concerning the width of corresponding characters (thus Compatil). This is an important feature for designers of documents who can easily use e.g. Compatil Text for a document and - if needed by the customer - replace it by e.g. Compatil Fact without having to reformat the document. In this Compatil behaves similar as e.g. the typeface family group of [[Generis (typeface)|Generis]]. |
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On 2004-12-07, Linotype announced Compatil 6.0, which introduced italic fonts for all families.<ref>[http://www.linotype.com/2831/linotypeexpandsportfolioofthecompatiltypesystem.html Linotype expands portfolio of the Compatil Type System - December 7, 2004: Compatil 6.0 sets a new standard in style]</ref> The italic fonts have an 11-degree lean angle. |
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==Usages== |
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The typeface is used in printing newspapers and financial reports. |
The typeface is used in printing newspapers and financial reports. |
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It was used in 2002 Business-to-Business Awards.<ref>[http://www.linotype.com/en/2860/innovativetypesystemforqualitycommunication.html Innovative type system for quality communication - July 26, 2002 :"Best of B2B" annual set in Linotype Compatil]</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.linotype.com/1462/unitythroughdiversity.html About the Linotype Compatil typeface family] |
*[http://www.linotype.com/en/1462/unitythroughdiversity.html About the Linotype Compatil typeface family] |
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*[http://www.linotype.com/en/2603/compatil.html Compatil Type System] |
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*[http://www.linotype.com/en/2872/readinginmindlinotypepresentsnewfontsystem.html Linotype.com Press Release for Compatil font system - 2001-07-18] |
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[[Category:Linotype typefaces]] |
[[Category:Linotype typefaces]] |
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[[Category:Unified serif and sans-serif typeface families]] |
[[Category:Unified serif and sans-serif typeface families]] |
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Compatil is a large typeface family designed for interchangeable fonts while maintaining identical document metrics.
History
[edit]The Compatil typefaces were developed from 1999 to 2001 at Linotype Library GmbH. The name was derived from the word "compatible" and represents an intelligent and modular type system.
The project was led by Bruno Steinert, Managing Director of Linotype GmbH, Bad Homburg. Professor Olaf Leu and his analysis team at Mainz University of Applied Sciences.[1] They composed an extensive range of requirements that Linotype Library’s team of experts incorporated into their new creation, extending and developing the concept as their work progressed. Silja Bilz and Professor Reinhard Haus were responsible for the project design and concept.
On 2004-12-07, Linotype announced Compatil 6.0, which introduced italic fonts for all families.[2] The italic fonts have an 11-degree lean angle.
In 2005, the typeface families of Compatil were extended with the addition of true cursive typefaces.
Usages
[edit]The typeface is used in printing newspapers and financial reports.
It was used in 2002 Business-to-Business Awards.[3]