Styles
About Nordling BQ
My first published typeface was named Nordling BQ, and it was completed in 1994. BQ stands for Berthold Quality, and the German type foundry is one of the oldest and most reputable in the industry, today a part of Monotype. Nordling BQ was an attempt to create a robust and fairly powerful Antiqua typeface that could function in various production environments, from faxes to print. My idea was to emphasize the baseline of the letters graphically by adding extra weight and boldness to the so-called serifs. They are convex and create a stable line effect. I had the privilege of collaborating with Berthold’s studio in Munich and their studio manager, Günter Gerard Lange. He taught me how to assess the quality and functionality of a typeface.
Nordling BQ received the award “Utmärkt Svensk Form” (Excellent Swedish Design) in 1996.
- Designer
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Örjan Nordling
- Engineering
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Günter Gerard Lange and Bernd Möllenstädt
H. Berthold AG
- Release
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1995
- Character set
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Latin
- Available formats
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OTF
- Publisher
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H. Berthold AG
Opentype features
Regular
Playfulness
Regular italic
Wonderment
Medium
Adventure
Medium Italic
Playground
Bold
Discovery
Bold Italic
Whispering
Regular
In the boundless expanse of childhood, innocence reigns as the sovereign virtue, a luminous beacon guiding the heart through the enchanted forests of youth. Within this realm, every moment is an invitation to wonder, every step a journey into the unknown. In the golden haze of dawn, where dew-kissed grasses whisper secrets to the morning breeze, the spirit of innocence dances with unbridled joy. It is a world untouched by the cares of adulthood, where the simplest pleasures hold profound significance and the imagination knows no bounds. In the labyrinth of memory, the echoes of laughter reverberate like celestial music, weaving a tapestry of pure delight. Here, in the sanctuary of innocence, the soul finds refuge from the tumult of the world, cradled in the arms of boundless love and unshakeable faith. In the eyes of the child, the universe unfolds as a wondrous tapestry, where each star is a promise, each flower a revelation. For the child, every day is an epic adventure, every encounter a chance to discover the magic that lies hidden in the ordinary. And though time may dim the memory, the light of innocence forever shines as a guiding star, illuminating the path back to the sacred realm of childhood.
Italic
In the boundless expanse of childhood, innocence reigns as the sovereign virtue, a luminous beacon guiding the heart through the enchanted forests of youth. Within this realm, every moment is an invitation to wonder, every step a journey into the unknown. In the golden haze of dawn, where dew-kissed grasses whisper secrets to the morning breeze, the spirit of innocence dances with unbridled joy. It is a world untouched by the cares of adulthood, where the simplest pleasures hold profound significance and the imagination knows no bounds. In the labyrinth of memory, the echoes of laughter reverberate like celestial music, weaving a tapestry of pure delight. Here, in the sanctuary of innocence, the soul finds refuge from the tumult of the world, cradled in the arms of boundless love and unshakeable faith. In the eyes of the child, the universe unfolds as a wondrous tapestry, where each star is a promise, each flower a revelation. For the child, every day is an epic adventure, every encounter a chance to discover the magic that lies hidden in the ordinary. And though time may dim the memory, the light of innocence forever shines as a guiding star, illuminating the path back to the sacred realm of childhood.
Medium
In the boundless expanse of childhood, innocence reigns as the sovereign virtue, a luminous beacon guiding the heart through the enchanted forests of youth. Within this realm, every moment is an invitation to wonder, every step a journey into the unknown. In the golden haze of dawn, where dew-kissed grasses whisper secrets to the morning breeze, the spirit of innocence dances with unbridled joy. It is a world untouched by the cares of adulthood, where the simplest pleasures hold profound significance and the imagination knows no bounds. In the labyrinth of memory, the echoes of laughter reverberate like celestial music, weaving a tapestry of pure delight. Here, in the sanctuary of innocence, the soul finds refuge from the tumult of the world, cradled in the arms of boundless love and unshakeable faith. In the eyes of the child, the universe unfolds as a wondrous tapestry, where each star is a promise, each flower a revelation. For the child, every day is an epic adventure, every encounter a chance to discover the magic that lies hidden in the ordinary. And though time may dim the memory, the light of innocence forever shines as a guiding star, illuminating the path back to the sacred realm of childhood.
Medium Italic
In the boundless expanse of childhood, innocence reigns as the sovereign virtue, a luminous beacon guiding the heart through the enchanted forests of youth. Within this realm, every moment is an invitation to wonder, every step a journey into the unknown. In the golden haze of dawn, where dew-kissed grasses whisper secrets to the morning breeze, the spirit of innocence dances with unbridled joy. It is a world untouched by the cares of adulthood, where the simplest pleasures hold profound significance and the imagination knows no bounds. In the labyrinth of memory, the echoes of laughter reverberate like celestial music, weaving a tapestry of pure delight. Here, in the sanctuary of innocence, the soul finds refuge from the tumult of the world, cradled in the arms of boundless love and unshakeable faith. In the eyes of the child, the universe unfolds as a wondrous tapestry, where each star is a promise, each flower a revelation. For the child, every day is an epic adventure, every encounter a chance to discover the magic that lies hidden in the ordinary. And though time may dim the memory, the light of innocence forever shines as a guiding star, illuminating the path back to the sacred realm of childhood.
Bold
In the boundless expanse of childhood, innocence reigns as the sovereign virtue, a luminous beacon guiding the heart through the enchanted forests of youth. Within this realm, every moment is an invitation to wonder, every step a journey into the unknown. In the golden haze of dawn, where dew-kissed grasses whisper secrets to the morning breeze, the spirit of innocence dances with unbridled joy. It is a world untouched by the cares of adulthood, where the simplest pleasures hold profound significance and the imagination knows no bounds. In the labyrinth of memory, the echoes of laughter reverberate like celestial music, weaving a tapestry of pure delight. Here, in the sanctuary of innocence, the soul finds refuge from the tumult of the world, cradled in the arms of boundless love and unshakeable faith. In the eyes of the child, the universe unfolds as a wondrous tapestry, where each star is a promise, each flower a revelation. For the child, every day is an epic adventure, every encounter a chance to discover the magic that lies hidden in the ordinary. And though time may dim the memory, the light of innocence forever shines as a guiding star, illuminating the path back to the sacred realm of childhood.
Bold italic
In the boundless expanse of childhood, innocence reigns as the sovereign virtue, a luminous beacon guiding the heart through the enchanted forests of youth. Within this realm, every moment is an invitation to wonder, every step a journey into the unknown. In the golden haze of dawn, where dew-kissed grasses whisper secrets to the morning breeze, the spirit of innocence dances with unbridled joy. It is a world untouched by the cares of adulthood, where the simplest pleasures hold profound significance and the imagination knows no bounds. In the labyrinth of memory, the echoes of laughter reverberate like celestial music, weaving a tapestry of pure delight. Here, in the sanctuary of innocence, the soul finds refuge from the tumult of the world, cradled in the arms of boundless love and unshakeable faith. In the eyes of the child, the universe unfolds as a wondrous tapestry, where each star is a promise, each flower a revelation. For the child, every day is an epic adventure, every encounter a chance to discover the magic that lies hidden in the ordinary. And though time may dim the memory, the light of innocence forever shines as a guiding star, illuminating the path back to the sacred realm of childhood.
