In the composing room, each single letter – which is stored in one of the 130 holes of the type case – is ar-ranged into an entire text according to the client’s wish or to the composer’s ideas. Commonly, the Offizin follows the classic rules of composing. As far as the typographic arrangement is concerned, we usually apply simple proportions like e.g. the method of the golden section. Our rich collection of borders and decorative letters is very likely to fulfil every possible wish.
Apart from the fonts which we cast ourselves, there are dozens of further precious artistic fonts and wood types available. Illustrations are integrated in the text as half-tone plates or as wood cuts taken from already existing patterns.9. Apart from the fonts which we cast our-selves, there are dozens of further precious artistic fonts and wood types available. Illustrations are integrated in the text as halftone plates or as wood cuts taken from already existing patterns..
In comparison with modern computer technology, our typographic means are limited. However, we consider this limitation our strength, since it enables us to concen-trate on effective plainness and pleasant simplicity which were typical styles for prints in the early 15th century.
