Syntax combines the clarity of sans-serif typefaces with the warmth and readability of Renaissance Romans. Indeed, Meier’s capitals were derived from very early (2nd century BCE) Roman lapidary lettering, which had no serifs and very little contrast.
The groundbreaking typeface was released by D. Stempel for manual typesetting in mid-1968, under the name “Syntax Antiqua”. Jan Tschichold was full of praise: “... excellent, extremely legible, well formed: better than its relative Gill Sans.”
Even in the digital age, Hans Ed Meier remained in control. From design to hinting, the re-release and expansion of his successful typeface as a Linotype font in 2000 was carried out entirely at the 78-year-old’s own computer.
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