time period (from 1530 to the 19th century) copperplate engraving was a very popular technique for reproducing illustrated materials. Copperplate typeface was designed by Frederic William Goudy and it was first introduced to the world in 1901. Copperplate typeface was created by Frederic William Goudy in 1901. Goudy was born in the United states in march 8, 1965 in Bloomington, Illinois. He was an American printer and typographer and best known for being one of the most productive type creators in history