search
Get Started
search
Albertus MT - Monotype
zoom_in Click to enlarge

Albertus MT

description Albertus MT Overview

Designed by Berthold Wolpe for Monotype between 1932 and 1940, a titling face with incised letterforms inspired by bronze casting; used on the City of London's street signs.

insights Why this score

Albertus MT ranks #40 of 171 in the Monotype ranking, behind Gill Sans MT, ahead of Times New Roman.

help Albertus MT FAQ

Who designed the Albertus MT typeface?

Albertus MT was designed by Berthold Wolpe for Monotype between 1932 and 1940. Wolpe was a renowned type designer who originally drew inspiration from his earlier work in bronze casting. The font is characterized by its unique, chiseled incised letterforms.

Where is the Albertus MT typeface most commonly seen?

Albertus MT is famously used on the street signs of the City of London. Its highly legible, distinctively carved letterforms make it easily recognizable to anyone walking through London's historic financial district. It has been featured on these signs since the mid-20th century.

What inspired the design of Albertus MT?

Berthold Wolpe originally based the letterforms on his hand-carved bronze inscriptions. This gave the typeface its distinct, flattened, and incised appearance, known as a titling face. Monotype officially released the first weight of the font in 1935.

Does Albertus MT have a full lowercase alphabet?

Originally, Albertus MT only featured uppercase letters when it was first designed in the 1930s. However, due to popular demand for a more versatile typeface, Berthold Wolpe eventually added lowercase letters. The full family was released by Monotype in 1940.

Reviews & Comments

Write a Review

rate_review

Be the first to review

Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.

Save to your list

Save your favorites and follow how their scores change over time.

Save favorites
Get updates
Compare scores

Already have an account? Sign in

Compare Items

See how they stack up against each other

Comparing
VS
Select 1 more item to compare