Crown/O Acceptance on Erfurts only? - Page 2

Ron Wood · 08-22-2015, 03:36 PM

Typesetting fonts exist in many variations, both modern and vintage. I doubt that a “standard” Fraktur existed. I know when I studied German in college (a long time ago) all of my textbooks were written in Fraktur, so I usually do not have any particular problem in recognizing the various images posted (when the focus is clear!

). I suspect that there is/was a considerable difference in printed publications and very likely some differences in the official fonts used on German government weapon inspector’s stamps. They very well may have been different depending on the year and/or arsenal (Spandau, Erfurt, etc.).

To my eye, the example alphabet posted by Klaus looks a lot like Old English "Black Letter" font rather than Fraktur.

Don M · 08-22-2015, 06:22 PM

On p. 463 of the G&S book, the caption for Fig. 9-2 illustratiing the "Inspector's Alphabet" states that the typographical representations corresponding to those in Klaus' alphabet are "in an Old English/Textualis font." It goes on to say that "...the basic forms shown here, which as can be seen, mostly more closely resemble the more ornate and calligraphic style of Textualis, rather than true Fraktur." I am now in way over my head but the fact that this figure also includes photos of inspectors' marks that very closely resemble the typographical ones confirms that this alphabet was used by inspectors. It does not, however, indicate it was the only alphabet used.

My head is beginning to swim. Who was the idiot who started this thread, anyway?

08-22-2015, 03:36 PM	#21
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,037 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,248 Times in 1,721 Posts	Typesetting fonts exist in many variations, both modern and vintage. I doubt that a “standard” Fraktur existed. I know when I studied German in college (a long time ago) all of my textbooks were written in Fraktur, so I usually do not have any particular problem in recognizing the various images posted (when the focus is clear! ). I suspect that there is/was a considerable difference in printed publications and very likely some differences in the official fonts used on German government weapon inspector’s stamps. They very well may have been different depending on the year and/or arsenal (Spandau, Erfurt, etc.). To my eye, the example alphabet posted by Klaus looks a lot like Old English "Black Letter" font rather than Fraktur. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-22-2015, 06:22 PM	#22
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	On p. 463 of the G&S book, the caption for Fig. 9-2 illustratiing the "Inspector's Alphabet" states that the typographical representations corresponding to those in Klaus' alphabet are "in an Old English/Textualis font." It goes on to say that "...the basic forms shown here, which as can be seen, mostly more closely resemble the more ornate and calligraphic style of Textualis, rather than true Fraktur." I am now in way over my head but the fact that this figure also includes photos of inspectors' marks that very closely resemble the typographical ones confirms that this alphabet was used by inspectors. It does not, however, indicate it was the only alphabet used. My head is beginning to swim. Who was the idiot who started this thread, anyway? __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com