Proper noun
Zapf (plural Zapfs)
A surname.
Calligraphy Though his calligraphy is considered superb by calligraphers, Zapf did not work extensively as a calligrapher. Source: Internet
Collection of works by Hermann and Gudrun Zapf. citation *Alphabet Stories: A Chronicle of Technical Developments by Hermann Zapf (Alphabetgeschichten, in the German edition). Source: Internet
Even at this early age, Zapf was already getting involved with type, inventing cipher alphabets to exchange secret messages with his brother. Source: Internet
Hermann the German Zapf is a fine calligrapher and has designed some pretty amazing typefaces that have been over- and badly used, which isn't his fault. Source: Internet
However, because of his heart trouble, Zapf was not transferred to the Wehrmacht but was instead dismissed. Source: Internet
However, it became popular for book body text use, overshadowing the narrower and lighter Aldus, which Zapf had designed for this role. Source: Internet