Linotype Compatil

Linotype Compatil provides font users with a level of convenience that has so far not been possible by mixing fonts or combining different font types. It opens up a whole range of possible uses.

The clear structure of the Compatil type system makes it extremely easy to use. The typeface is unrivalled in its typography and meets the highest requirements in terms of legibility and esthetics. This provides the user with a broad spectrum of typographical applications which were previously inaccessible for use of a font system. The prevailing trend towards dynamic proportions has been taken into account in all characters making up the Compatil typeface. The Compatil is economic in its space requirements, is very easy to read thanks to the high x-height of the lower-case letters and, consequently, is also ideal for narrow-column typesetting.

The Compatil therefore meets all the requirements that it needs to satisfy for its universal typographic usage.

There are a number of aspects that need to be taken into account in order to profit best from the diversity of the type system. All the system fonts can be mixed and combined with ease. The identical letterspacing means that absolute interchangeability is possible within the individual weights (Bold, Regular), display weights (Bold sc, Regular sc) and styles. The letterspacing of the Bold weight cannot be identical to that of the Regular weight for esthetic reasons (legibility and visual appearance). Users therefore need to make a distinction between absolute interchangeability and combinability within the system. Combinability is made possible by ensuring ideal optical and proportional relationships. This is because, when selecting ways of adding emphasis and differentiation, the 4 styles of Linotype Compatil can be combined very well in their look and feel due to their intrinsic character. Their metric conformity means they can be integrated with ease. It is important to emphasize that the Small Caps numerals and upper-case numerals have the same letterspacing and are absolutely interchangeable.