Author's note

ClassicoAntiqua by M. Klein is a free classical figure dingbat font built from sharply drawn human silhouettes with fine interior linework and expressive poses. Draped clothing and theatrical gestures link the varied figures.

The collection's antique theatrical flavor makes it especially useful for historical posters, theater programs, and illustrated book covers. Each symbol becomes a small narrative vignette rather than ordinary lettering, with dance, costume, and contemplative seated poses forming a compact cast of characters. The likely audience includes performing arts groups, museum educators, and publishers looking for period-minded human imagery with the directness and narrative spark of vintage spot illustration.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) M. Klein 16-DEC-2005
Font family
ClassicoAntiqua
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
ClassicoAntiqua
Full font name
ClassicoAntiqua
Name table version
1.0 2005-12-16
Postscript font name
ClassicoAntiqua

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2005-12-17
Revision1
Glyph count223
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSymbolic
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced