ITC’s expansion of Franklin
Gothic, made under license from ATF. Announced for April
1980 in 4 weights (Book, Medium,
Demi, and Heavy) plus italics as well as 3 display versions (Outline, Outline Shadow, and
Contour) in U&lc Vol. 7 No. 1. The
Book and Medium were equipped with small caps and matching
numerals.
“In 1902 American Type Founders’ release of Franklin Gothic
introduced Morris Fuller Benton. In 1979 Victor Caruso,
International Typeface Corporation, increased the series to four
photocomp weights, Light, Medium, Bold and Black, all with italics.
In 1991 David Berlow added Condensed, Compressed and Extra
Compressed widths.” — Font Bureau
2008
See also Berlow’s “definitive revision, More…
ITC’s expansion of Franklin Gothic, made under license from ATF. Announced for April 1980 in 4 weights (Book, Medium, Demi, and Heavy) plus italics as well as 3 display versions (Outline, Outline Shadow, and Contour) in U&lc Vol. 7 No. 1. The Book and Medium were equipped with small caps and matching numerals.
“In 1902 American Type Founders’ release of Franklin Gothic introduced Morris Fuller Benton. In 1979 Victor Caruso, International Typeface Corporation, increased the series to four photocomp weights, Light, Medium, Bold and Black, all with italics. In 1991 David Berlow added Condensed, Compressed and Extra Compressed widths.” — Font Bureau 2008
See also Berlow’s “definitive revision, a single new series,” ITC Franklin (2008).
