Hermann Zapfs 90th birthday

Thank you for your contributions to the world of calligraphy and typedesign! You have been an inspiration for many, including myself, and will continue to be just that in the future. Happy Birthday! — Christopher Haanes, Norway

Happy Birthday! — AlinePoly, Brazil

Meine besondere Wertschätzung möchte ich Ihnen als selber schon ergrauter Grafiker aussprechen und meine Hochachtung für die Seelenkräfte, die sie in Ihre Arbeit in einem langen Leben investierten. — Marko Haag, Deutschland

Happy Birthday Mister Zapf. I have your beautiful fonts and love using them. They are so clearn and graceful. Mest wishes for the next 90 years, ~Mike Carbone — Michael Carbone, U.S.A.

Happy birthday!! — Elisa Milanese, Italy

Congrats!! for a life worth living and admirable! — Lucia Hndez, El Salvador

Though we have not met in person, your work continues to inspire me. May your birthday bring you much joy and happiness. HAUOLI LA HANAU! Aloha nui loa, Teri Kahan — Teri Kahan, USA

May you have a wonderful birthday with many more to follow. Thank you for your beautiful fonts. — Carol, New Zealand

Optima is still the best expression of everyday elegance. Thank you so much for your work. Be well. — Brian Darby, USA

Thank you for your contributions to making the world more beautiful and for your professionalism. I am an IT manager working with designers, but I can clearly see and appreciate the precision and care and artistry in your work and I am so impressed. Thank you for setting such a fine example. — Luis Antezana, USA

For both of you: Best wishes and a good health. — Henk Gianotten, The Netherlands

Sehr geehrte Frau Zapf von Hesse, sehr geehrter Herr Zapf, meine besten Glückwünsche zu diesem denkwürdigen Ereignis. Sie müssen "Lieblinge der Götter" sein, dass sie gemeinsam ein so biblisches Alter feiern dürfen. Mir als Bewunderer Ihres Lebenswerkes kann das nur Recht sein, bin ich doch Nutznießer Ihres unermüdlichen kreativen Schaffens. Meine Hochachtung und Verehrung, Willi Mohrbacher Marketing Programs Manager Linotype GmbH — Willi Mohrbacher, Deutschland

Ich wünsche Ihnen alles Liebe und Gute für Ihre Zukunft. Vielen Dank für Ihre großartigen Arbeiten und die unermessliche Inspiration, die Sie mir und so vielen anderen geschenkt haben. Herzliche Grüße aus Kiel Michael Schwarz — Michael Schwarz, Deutschland

THANKS FOR YOUR LIFES TO CALLIGRAPHY AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! FROM MEXICAN CALLIGRAPHY LOVER!!!! — JOE SLIM, MEXICO

Very best wishes to you both on this momentous occasion! My thanks and grateful appreciation always for the deep inspiration and guidance received in Hermann's master classes at RIT, 1985 and 1986! In particular the introduction to the (now famous) Hypneratomachia Poliphili printed by Aldus! Warm regards PF http://slowprint.com — Peter Fraterdeus, US

Greetings from Denmark – also on behalf of Bent Rohde who turned 80 this year. — Henrik Birkvig, Denmark

Congratulations to you for amazing achievements in both as a couple of so many year and your combined creative minds dedicated to the world of Linotype fonts — Hans Maerker

Alles Gute Zum Geburtstag, Herr(mann) Zapf ! Und Vielen Danke für das Palatino und das Pannigerianische Alphabet ! — Frank ADEBIAYE, France

It is a pleasure to work with your fonts and to live with such beauty every day. — Deidra , U.S.

Please accept my warm wishes of the best of luck on the occasion of your 90th birthday. Your works are an unattainable model of typographic artistry. At the same time they are a point of reference in my work as a font designer. Thank you both for that. — Franciszek Otto , My wishes once again, this time correctly