Author's note

Dai Banna SIL Light Bold, designed by Victor Gaultney of SIL International, is a free high-contrast serif font with a formal display voice. The lettering combines broad vertical strokes with hairline details and crisp, blade-like serifs. Its tall forms look stately and controlled.

Packaging is a strong setting for its refined proportions, especially on perfume, cosmetics, or premium confectionery. It also suits fashion editorials and cultural event posters, where the dramatic stroke changes can echo elegant photography. Its clearest role is display lettering for formal products and publications.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 1998-2011 SIL International
Font family
Dai Banna SIL Light
Font subfamily
Bold
Unique subfamily identification
SILInternational: Dai Banna SIL Light Bold: 2011
Full font name
Dai Banna SIL Light Bold
Name table version
Version 2.200
Postscript font name
DaiBannaSILLight-Bold
Trademark notice
Dai Banna SIL is a trademark of SIL International.
Manufacturer name
SIL International
Designer
Victor Gaultney
Description
Copyright (c) 1998-2011 SIL International

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-02-21
Revision2
Glyph count221
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classModern serifs
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleItalic
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 4 font weights listed below:
DBSILLB.ttf
DBSILLR.ttf
DBSILLO.ttf
DBSILLC.ttf