Draft:Sackers Gothic
Typeface
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Sackers Gothic is a sans-serif, capitals-only display typeface released by Monotype Imaging in 1994. It is part of a larger series of styles in the Sackers family (script, roman, square gothic), all of which originated from 19th century engraved stationary lettering designs. The typeface is primarily used in large titles or fine display work[1].
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| Classification | Sans-serif |
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| Designer | Gary H. Sackers |
| Date released | 1974-1994 |
| Re-issuing foundries | Monotype Imaging |
| Design based on | Copperplate Gothic |
Design
The Sackers series of fonts traces its roots to the work of engraver Garrett “Gary” H. Sackers, a North Carolina-based stationery engraver who worked with W.A. Buening & Company. Sackers collaborated with the type foundry Compugraphic to adapt traditional engraved lettering styles into a large set of phototypesetting fonts[2][3]. As a part of this effort, in the late 80s and early 90s, Monotype expanded and digitized his lettering for modern typesetting systems[4].
Sackers Gothic is influenced by Roman square capitals, historically used in old monumental inscriptions. Unlike similar fonts like Copperplate Gothic that include serifs, Sackers Gothic omits them.
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