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Orpheus

Designed by Walter Tiemann and released by Klingspor in 1928. In 1935, an italic companion with optional swash caps was added. Initially named Euphorion, it was later sold as Orpheus-Kursiv, Orpheus italic abroad. A bold followed in 1937.

OPTI Orphan Slim (Castcraft, 1990–1991) is a digital interpretation based on the bold, but with narrower proportions. Orpheus Pro is a digital revival and expansion by Patrick Griffin and Kevin Allan King (Canada Type, 2011), spanning three weights in two widths, plus one italic cut, with many swash forms and extras.

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