GebetsbuchInitialen.pfb
Gebetsbuch Initialen Font
Author's note
Gebetsbuch Initialen by Dieter Steffmann of Typographer Mediengestaltung is a free medieval initials font built around blackletter capitals. Each letter sits within a square frame filled with curling leaves, fine hatch marks, and woven flourishes.
A heritage publisher or museum shop could build a manuscript-inspired identity across historical books and packaging. The letters also fit fantasy game graphics and seasonal event materials. In editorial work, they can act as illuminated opening initials that connect a page to medieval ornament.
A heritage publisher or museum shop could build a manuscript-inspired identity across historical books and packaging. The letters also fit fantasy game graphics and seasonal event materials. In editorial work, they can act as illuminated opening initials that connect a page to medieval ornament.
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2001. All rights reserved. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Font family
Gebetsbuch Initialen
Font subfamily
Regular
Full font name
Gebetsbuch Initialen
Name table version
Version 001.001
Postscript font name
GebetsbuchInitialen
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2010-05-12
Revision1
Glyph count57
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classOrnamentals
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureNegative
PitchNot monospaced
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