Azuree
BUYLEAD VERSION
- Foundry
- Bauersche Giesserei
(Bauer Types) - Year
- 1908
DIGITAL VERSION
- Publisher
- Bauer Types
- Digitalisation
- Neufville Digital
- Year
- 2003
DESCRIPTION
Azuree is a wide roman typeface with horizontal shading that recalls the visual richness of copperplate engraving, a decorative printing technique associated with elegance and craftsmanship. Its distinctive forms (most notably the pointed apex of the “A”) give the typeface a romantic yet confident presence, making it especially suitable for editorial design, stationery, packaging, headlines, and expressive typographic compositions.
Azuree
Designed in 1908
by Bauersche Giesserei,
it beautifully evokes
the finesse of
copperplate engraving.
Azuree in use over fragment of
The Invention of Copper Engraving by Jan Collaert I.
Azuree
- Digital
Engraving
TYPE TESTER
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Context
Originally designed around 1908 by the Bauersche Giesserei, Azuree reflects a period when typography drew heavily from engraving and ornamental printing traditions. The design imitates the effect of engraved lettering through horizontal shading, adding texture, depth, and a sense of refinement uncommon in more utilitarian typefaces of the time.
Azuree was primarily used for elegant printed matter such as invitations, cards, and formal announcements, where visual sophistication was paramount. Its wide proportions and carefully modeled details distinguish it from other stationery faces, giving it a strong decorative identity without sacrificing legibility.
Digitally revived to preserve the character of the original metal type, Azuree ND remains a compelling choice for designers seeking a typeface that bridges historical craftsmanship and modern graphic expression.
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