Behrensschrift font by Typographer Mediengestaltung is a free gothic medieval typeface. Its heavy, inky strokes and sharply cut curves echo traditional blackletter, but with a slightly softened rhythm that keeps it readable in short phrases. The letters feel carved rather than drawn, with bold verticals and compact spacing that give every word a weighty, old-world presence.
Using Behrensschrift, your layouts instantly gain the mood of illuminated manuscripts, fantasy realms, and historic tavern signs. This free font shines on book covers, RPG rulebooks, metal or folk band logos, themed beer labels, medieval festival posters, and moody event invitations. Pair it with a clean, neutral sans serif for small supporting text and let Behrensschrift take center stage at larger sizes for titles and logos.
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Entwerfer: Peter Behrens. Full character set added by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Font family
Behrensschrift
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
TypographerMediengestaltung: Behrensschrift: 2002
Full font name
Behrensschrift
Name table version
Version 1.0; 2002; initial release
Postscript font name
Behrensschrift
Designer
Peter Behrens (digitized by Dieter Steffmann)
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2002-03-31
Revision1
Glyph count248
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-condensed
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI
Complete pack contains 4 font weights listed below: