Roman X Condensed

Roman X Condensed

This type measures 6 line in size and was produced with the end-cut method. The type block does not have a manufacturer’s stamp.

This face was first shown as wood type by Edwin Allen in George Nesbitt’s 1838 First Premium Wood Types Cut by Machinery. 

This cut of Roman X Condensed was shown in  American Wood Type  on page 234 and in the folio on page 83.

Type name used by manufacturer:

Allen Roman X Condensed

Bill, Stark Roman X Condensed

Cooley Roman X Condensed

Knox  X Condensed Roman

Morgans & Wilcox Roman X Condensed  [3168]

National Printers’ Materials Roman X Condensed

Page Roman X Condensed  [244]

Tubbs Roman X Condensed or No 2017

Wells Roman X Condensed  [5146]

This is the Wells cut.