Hermann Zapfs 90th birthday

Ihr Lieben, ich wünsche Euch beiden von ganzem Herzen alles Gute zum Geburtstag. Vor allem Gesundheit und Glück. Ich bewundere was ihr beide alles geschaffen habt und bin stolz Euer Freund zu sein. Euer Otmar — Otmar Hoefer, Deutschland

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your ALPhabEtical world! jeanne martin smith — jeanne smith, USA

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

Happy Birthday! We (most likely) share common ancestors, since I have family roots in Germany, going back to another Hermann Zapf, born 1605 (cirka). From my years as a typgographer I have always favoured your fonts! /Paul L — Paul Lindström, Sweden

I first studied calligraphy at my technical high school, an then worked for many years in the type advertising department at Compugraphic. You both were a great inspiration to me. Thank you so much for all that you have given to the typographic world and for all that you have accomplished over the years. Your beauty, grace and charm will remain with the world through your endeavors for a very long time. Wishing you all the best on your 90th year, may all your days be filled with happiness and joy. Again, thank you so much for all the wonderful ways that you have touched my soul and that of the world. — Mark Holden, USA

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

Hi Dear Zapf’: Happy birthday. Best regards. — omid hamooni, Iran

Die allerherzlichsten Geburtstagsglückwünsche sende ich Ihnen, lieber Herr Zapf! Das Bild zeigt mein Werkzeug aus der 1979 in Frankfurt am Main abgeschlossenen Schriftsetzerlehre, während der ich erstmals Optima und Palatino (Bleisatz) und Melior (Fotosatz) begegnet bin. Heute freue ich mich, dass unser älterer Sohn seit seinen Computeranfängen statt der Times New Roman lieber die Palatino einsetzt :-) Danke für all die wunderbaren Schriften! — Silvia Werfel, Deutschland

Happy Birthday Prof. Zapf! A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Have a wonderful trip. — Allan Haley, USA

Happy Birthday! I admire your work every day. Thank you so much for making beautiful letters for us to use! — Jody Toth, United States

Happy Birthday! — AlinePoly, Brazil

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

Have a wonderful Birthday Hermann.. I love Zapfino and want you to know it is the most romantic type I have ever seen. It always takes my breath away. I am glad it has taken 50 years for us to appreciate a beautiful piece of ART!!!!! — Corynne Bailey, Bermuda / Graphic Student at UCA in Epsom UK

My sincere (if slightly belated) greetings on your 90th birthdays, and my deepest appreciation for your outstanding contributions to typography. — Philip TAYLOR, United Kingdom

Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for your beautiful type and contribution to the graphic design community. — Sarah Mead, United States

— Barbara Seidel, Germany

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

Alles gute zum Geburtstag DUDE! — Zoya, Frankreich

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

Congratulations! — Ingrid & Gudmund Nyström, Sweden