Question

Optima Designed by Hermann Zapf between 1952–1955 and released in 1958 by Berthold. Optima was inspired by classical Roman inscriptions and is distinguished by its flared terminals. Although the Optima design is almost always grouped with typefaces such as the Helvetica and Gill Sans designs, it should be considered a serifless roman.

Accepted Answer

Tapered slopes similar to serifed faces.Subtle swelling at terminals suggestion of a glyphic serif.Capitals directly derived from classic Roman capital model.

Name	Optima
Characteristics	Tapered slopes similar to serifed faces. Subtle swelling at terminals suggestion of a glyphic serif. Capitals directly derived from classic Roman capital model.
History	Designed by Hermann Zapf between 1952–1955 and released in 1958 by Berthold. Optima was inspired by classical Roman inscriptions and is distinguished by its flared terminals. Although the Optima design is almost always grouped with typefaces such as the Helvetica and Gill Sans designs, it should be considered a serifless roman.

Optima Roman Tapered Slopes Similar Serifed Faces Subtle