Cló Gaelach (Twomey) Font

Cló Gaelach (Twomey) TrueTypeFreeware
gaelach.ttf

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Author's note

Cló Gaelach (Twomey) font by Colum Twomey is a free Celtic gothic typeface that revives the texture and rhythm of traditional Irish letterforms. Its inky curves, hooked strokes, and narrow rhythm feel like they’ve stepped straight off an old manuscript, yet the shapes are clean enough to read at a glance. The result is a script that feels both historic and sharp, carrying a distinctly Gaelic voice without slipping into pastiche.

Using Cló Gaelach (Twomey), you can give real character to Irish cultural posters, pub and bar signage, folklore book covers, album art, festival branding, and game titles with Celtic themes. This free font shines when set large, letting the sweeping curves and angular joins breathe. Pair it with a simple sans serif for captions or body text so the ornate texture stays legible and the overall layout feels balanced.

Character map

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Basic Latin - charmap

Basic font information

Copyright notice
© 1993, by Colum Twomey (ctwomey@ccvax.ucd.ie) All rights reserved.
Font family
Cló Gaelach (Twomey)
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Cló Gaelach (Twomey)
Full font name
Cló Gaelach (Twomey)
Name table version
v0.2
Postscript font name
Gaelach
Trademark notice
Twomey

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MacintoshRoman

Font details

Glyph count115
Units per Em512
Embedding rightsEmbedding restricted (not allowed!)
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced