Typefaces we can all share : Open Font Library. Copy Paste Character. Diotima Classic - Font News. Gudrun Zapf von Hesse began the design of the original Diotima family back in 1948. Their roots lay in a calligraphic sheet; the text was the “Hyperion to Diotima” by Friedrich Hölderlin. Diotima is the name of a Greek priestess in Plato’s dialogue about love. In the philosopher’s imagination, she should appear slim and beautiful.
Diotima was released as a metal typeface for hand setting by D. Stempel AG in 1951–53. This original Diotima was a festive design particularly suited to invitations, programs, and poems. The delicate Italic drew attention to text passages that should be emphasized. Linotype’s previous digital Diotima had only a Regular and an Italic font. Diotima Classic has four weights. In comparison to the old Diotima, letterforms of the Diotima Classic are more harmonious and balanced. Gudrun Zapf von Hesse is married to the typeface designer Hermann Zapf. Konigi. GUIdebook: Graphical User Interface gallery.