Brinkmann AH font by Andreas Höfeld is a free medieval gothic typeface. Heavy, ink-soaked strokes and sharply folded curves give it the dark, church-window drama of old blackletter signage, while the compact spacing pushes words into a solid, carved band of text. It feels like it was stamped into metal or pressed into leather, making every word look weighty and deliberate.
Using Brinkmann AH, titles and logos for fantasy novels, RPG campaigns, metal bands, beer labels, tattoo flash sheets, and historical event posters instantly gain a brooding, old-world presence. This free font shines at large sizes where its ornate forms can breathe; pair it with a plain, modern sans serif for supporting text to keep layouts readable and grounded.
A calligraphic display font for certificates, invitations, old-fashioned posters etc. Its style loosely follows the Italo-Spanish Rotunda of the 14th/15th c.
Dedicated to the memory of Wolfgang Brinkmann (1923-1999) of Uelversheim, Germany - calligrapher, signpainter, woodcarver, exhibition organizer for a local wine company. He loved to share a laugh and a bottle of good wine.
This is for the one we never drank.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2001-03-27
Revision1
Glyph count245
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals