About Carlos Winkow
Lived 1882 – 1952 (aged 69). Carlos Winkow was a German graphic designer, typographer and calligrapher.
Carl Winckow known in Spain, where he spent most of his working life, as Carlos Winkow (6 February 1882 – 16 January 1952) was a German type designer who worked primarily for the Nacional Typefoundry.
Fonts Designed by Carlos Winkow Elzeviriano Ibarra (1931, Gans Typefoundry), digitized in 2011 by Lucia Walter. Reporter, (1938, L. Wagner Type Foundry), reissued as Cursiva Rusinol by Nacional Electra, (c. 1940, Nacional), digitized by Font Bureau as Romeo. Nacional, (1941, Nacional) Iberica, (1942, Nacional), digitized in 1997 by Pat Hickson as Roller. Alcazar, (1944, Nacional) Gong, (1945, L. Wagner Type Foundry)
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Who was Carlos Winkow?
German typographer
When was Carlos Winkow born?
Carlos Winkow was born on 6 February 1882 in Sömmerda.
When did Carlos Winkow die?
Carlos Winkow died on 16 January 1952 in Madrid.
What was Carlos Winkow's occupation?
Carlos Winkow was a graphic designer, typographer and calligrapher.
What nationality was Carlos Winkow?
Carlos Winkow was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Winkow. https://biography.guide/carlos-winkow/
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