The initial inspiration for the Dederon typeface was the atmosphere of the original design found in the basic version of the Liberta typeface by Herbert Thannehaeuser, released by the East German type foundry Typoart in 1960. It borrows from its widely spaced uppercase letters, slightly conical stems, and an asymmetrical serif design without brackets. However, it continues to create a distinctive character based on Old Style Roman typefaces, with a slanted shading axis, a slightly calligraphic touch, and specific details in the terminals, shoulders, ears, and open strokes. The italic is relatively wide, exhibiting a playful character that is further enhanced by generous, softened extensions reminiscent of fresh plant shoots. Dederon has proven itself excellently as a book typeface, especially in children’s books, where it creates a pleasantly warm-toned typeset at larger sizes.