Scangraphic (Germany)

The Scangraphic Digital Type Collection currently consists of more than 1000 different typefaces, and includes well-known families such as Today Sans Serif designed by Volker Küster and Zapf Renaissance Antiqua by Hermann Zapf. The exclusive feature of this collection is that for more than 60 per cent of the typefaces two special versions are available. One version is drawn, spaced and kerned for normal text use (SB - BodyType) the other for headlines (SH - SuperType). Individually designed spacing for both versions is the most striking feature of Scangraphic BodyType and SuperType. The spacing of BodyTypes is optimised for text sizes. The spacing of SuperTypes is generally closer in order to meet the demands of compact headline setting. The kerning tables are based on the same principle. Apart from this there are subtle differences in design. To achieve a bright, sharp and crisp appearance in text sizes, all BodyTypes have minute inktraps drawn into the critical angles. BodyTypes may also have strengthened hairlines and serifs. In many cases the whole type design has been optimised to meet the optical requirements of text setting in small sizes.