Claude Garamond of France
Born: Paris
Died: Paris, 1561
French punchcutter, typefounder and printer from the first half of the sixteenth century, the best known of those who introduced Aldus’ roman into Paris, establishing the style familiar to us all. Trained by Antoine Augereau. Garamond is an unsurpassed classical designer and craftsman.
Fonts by Claude Garamond
Berthold Garamond BQ, Adobe Garamond, Stempel Garamond, Typoart Garamond, LTC Garamont, Granjon, Sabon
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Activities
Punchcutting
Type Design
Publishing
Related Links
• Britannica: Garamond, Claude
• Linotype Library Designers: Claude Garamond
• Nicholas Fabian: The Renaissance designer from France - Claude Garamond
• Typographie & Civilisation: Claude Garamond par Jean-Christophe Lou (French)
• Unos tipos duros: Claude Garamond (Spanish)
• Infoplease: Claude Garamond
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