Designed by Roger Excoffon (working title: Catsilou). [J. Mendoza y Almeida & G. Blanchard] Originally issued by Fonderie Olive in 11 styles between 1959 and 1971, starting with Nord. Antique Olive romain (Regular) and Compact followed in 1962. [Reichardt/Hoefer]
Demi Bold and Bold Condensed were adopted by Letraset in 1978, together with Nord. [1978 ad]