Ballade is a captivating gothic font that transports viewers to a medieval era. Its bold, ornate letterforms exude a sense of grandeur and historical significance. The intricate, contoured design lends an air of sophistication and elegance, making Ballade an excellent choice for formal documents, book covers, and high-end branding.
The font's distinctive visual style would lend itself well to various applications, from signage and packaging to editorial layouts and event materials. Its strong, distinctive presence ensures it commands attention and creates an impactful impression, making it a versatile option for designers seeking to evoke a sense of timeless tradition and refined aesthetics.
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Halbfette Ballade geschaffen von Paul Renner, 1937. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Font family
Ballade Contour
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;DST;BalladeContour
Full font name
BalladeContour
Name table version
OTF 1.000;PS 001.000;Core 1.0.29
Postscript font name
BalladeContour
Trademark notice
Please refer to the Copyright section for the font trademark attribution notices.
Designer
Dieter Steffmann
Description
Halbfette Ballade geschaffen von Paul Renner, 1937. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Custom255
Font details
Created2002-04-24
Revision1
Glyph count248
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 5 font weights listed below: