Author's note

Columns by Paulo W of IntellectaDesign is a free architectural dingbat font built around the richly engraved form of a classical column, with the precise linework of old print illustrations. Fluting, acanthus leaves, and sculpted scrollwork fill every level.

A historical exhibition or gallery catalogue is its most convincing setting, where the column forms can function as section markers, detailed illustrated borders, or decorative dividers between displays, museum text, maps, and archival images. The same antique detail suits book covers, heritage event posters, and labels for classical-themed products because each symbol can become a small self-contained emblem for a heritage brand or product line.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2010 by Paulo W, IntellectaDesign. All rights reserved.
Font family
Columns
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Colunas: Colunas: 2010
Full font name
Columns
Name table version
Version 1.000 2010 initial release
Postscript font name
Columns
Trademark notice
Columns is a trademark of Paulo W, IntellectaDesign.
Manufacturer name
Paulo W, IntellectaDesign
Description
Copyright (c) 2010 by Colunas. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2010-01-16
Revision1
Glyph count32
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSymbolic
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular