Issued by Schelter & Giesecke in 1913, together with a
halbfett (bold). The accompanying italic
Belwe-Schrägschrift followed in 1914. These
3 styles were also available in
Cyrillic and Greek (latter caps only). [Seemann] A schräg
fett (black italic) named Thor
was added in 1920. A fett (black) weight and
Belwe Großbuchstaben licht (a set of inline caps)
completed the family in 1926. [Bertheau] The halbfett
and fett were also available in slightly condensed
poster versions in metal and wood. [Plakatschriften,
c. 1926] In 1929, “Serbisch” (Cyrillic) versions of
fett, Schrägschrift and Thor
were issued. [Seemann]
Most digital versions are based on Letraset’s revival Belwe
(1976–81), which is different in many details. More…
Issued by Schelter & Giesecke in 1913, together with a halbfett (bold). The accompanying italic Belwe-Schrägschrift followed in 1914. These 3 styles were also available in Cyrillic and Greek (latter caps only). [Seemann] A schräg fett (black italic) named Thor was added in 1920. A fett (black) weight and Belwe Großbuchstaben licht (a set of inline caps) completed the family in 1926. [Bertheau] The halbfett and fett were also available in slightly condensed poster versions in metal and wood. [Plakatschriften, c. 1926] In 1929, “Serbisch” (Cyrillic) versions of fett, Schrägschrift and Thor were issued. [Seemann]
Most digital versions are based on Letraset’s revival Belwe (1976–81), which is different in many details. Bellwether Antique NF (Nick’s Fonts, 2009, used for the sample) stays closer to the original.
