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ClaudiusAlt.otf
Claudius Alternate Font
Author's note
Claudius Alternate, developed by Paul Koch from Rudolf Koch's written models and completed by Gebr. Klingspor, is a free medieval blackletter font. Its dark strokes form compact letters with sharp wedges and interior cuts. Curves end abruptly.
Its manuscript-rooted Gothic style suits historical publishing and museum graphics with an early printed-page atmosphere. For book covers and theatrical posters, the irregular contours can make titles resemble carved or hand-inked lettering. It also fits heraldic merchandise and period event programs, where pointed forms can echo crests, banners, and architectural ornament.
Its manuscript-rooted Gothic style suits historical publishing and museum graphics with an early printed-page atmosphere. For book covers and theatrical posters, the irregular contours can make titles resemble carved or hand-inked lettering. It also fits heraldic merchandise and period event programs, where pointed forms can echo crests, banners, and architectural ornament.
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Nach geschriebenen Vorlagen von Rudolf Koch stellte sein Sohn Paul Koch 1931-1934, also noch zu Lebzeiten seines Vaters, einen Grad der Schrift her; die uebrigen Grade wurden bis 1937 durch die Schriftgiesserei Gebr. Klingspor (Offenbach/M.) ergaenzt.
Font family
Claudius Alternate
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
2.100;DST;ClaudiusAlternate
Full font name
Claudius Alternate
Name table version
Version 2.100;PS 002.001;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
ClaudiusAlternate
Trademark notice
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Manufacturer name
Typographer Mediengestaltung
Designer
Rudolf Koch. Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Description
Gotische Schrift mit Stilelementen der Fraktur.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2003-10-14
Revision2
Glyph count246
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.0 ANSI
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