Generous curves above and below the straight-sided Railroad Gothic parallel those of Figgins’ elephantine Grotesques, lending both British and American series their monumental qualities.

Shrinking center strokes and counters to emphasize a massive periphery, David Berlow has used this curious similarity to suspend a complete family of sans serifs between the two forms, a manly series of great dignity and presence.

Among other uses, Rhode is recommended for Newspaper, Magazine, Book and Corporate use.