Author's note

Devonshire by Astigmatic is a free calligraphic script with broad, lively strokes and a distinctly informal flourish. Its letters rise and dip with exaggerated loops, sharp turns, and changing stroke widths. The result feels quick and spirited.

Its theatrical, sign-painted character suits music posters and lively event graphics. Sweeping capitals and compact joins can also lend local restaurant branding and small-batch drink packaging the warmth of lettering made for a storefront window. Across those settings, the recurring loops become part of the decorative image rather than simply spelling a name.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2011 by Brian J. Bonislawsky DBA Astigmatic (AOETI) (astigma@astigmatic.com), with Reserved Font Name "Devonshire"
Font family
Devonshire
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Astigmatic(AOETI): Devonshire: 2011
Full font name
Devonshire-Regular
Name table version
Version 1.001
Postscript font name
Devonshire-Regular
Trademark notice
Devonshire is a trademark of Astigmatic (AOETI).
Manufacturer name
Astigmatic (AOETI)
Designer
Astigmatic (AOETI)

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-11-14
Revision1
Glyph count374
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced