A multiline typeface by Rudolf Koch, released by Klingspor in
1930 [Reichardt]. Not registered at the VdS before July 1931.
Together with Zeppelin
(1929), Prisma can be regarded as a display extension
to his Kabel
(1927–30). Strokes have 4 lines in smaller sizes (20, 24, 28 pt)
and 5 lines in larger ones (36, 48,
60 pt).
Also carried by Letraset and Mecanorma. Latter’s Prisma
Neo is a distant cousin. Numerous adaptations and extensions
from the phototype era, including Bauhaus Prisma,
Futura Prisma & Prisma Graphic and
Prismania.
Digital revivals include Prisma Pro, (RMU, 2011),
Pentaprism
NF (referencing Prismania et al.), and
LL
Prismaset A (Lineto, 2016). More…
A multiline typeface by Rudolf Koch, released by Klingspor in 1930 [Reichardt]. Not registered at the VdS before July 1931. Together with Zeppelin (1929), Prisma can be regarded as a display extension to his Kabel (1927–30). Strokes have 4 lines in smaller sizes (20, 24, 28 pt) and 5 lines in larger ones (36, 48, 60 pt).
Also carried by Letraset and Mecanorma. Latter’s Prisma Neo is a distant cousin. Numerous adaptations and extensions from the phototype era, including Bauhaus Prisma, Futura Prisma & Prisma Graphic and Prismania.
Digital revivals include Prisma Pro, (RMU, 2011), Pentaprism NF (referencing Prismania et al.), and LL Prismaset A (Lineto, 2016). See also Style 14 of History.
