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Herkules compressor

Contributed by Michael Leonhartsberger on Nov 15th, 2019. Artwork published in
circa November 2019
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Herkules compressor 1
Photo: Michael Leonhartsberger. License: All Rights Reserved.

As it’s getting colder and it’s time for snow tires I’ve stumbled upon this handy compressor my father kept in the basement.

Herkules is a brand by German DIY store Bauhaus. Their logo uses City Bold in extruded caps, with enlarged EndcapS. I haven’t seen this font being used very often. Eurostile Bold is used for the operating figures as well as for “Walkair” below the logo.

Herkules compressor 2
Photo: Michael Leonhartsberger. License: All Rights Reserved.
Herkules compressor 3
Photo: Michael Leonhartsberger. License: All Rights Reserved.
The pressure gauge uses an unidentified narrow grotesk, similar to  Condensed.
Photo: Michael Leonhartsberger. License: All Rights Reserved.

The pressure gauge uses an unidentified narrow grotesk, similar to Univers Condensed.

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  • Eurostile

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