Author's note

Gruenewald VA by Peter Wiegel is a free calligraphic script with long, fluid strokes and an informal handwritten pace. Its letters lean forward through open curves and narrow joins. Sweeping loops give the writing a lively signature quality.

Packaging is a natural setting for this expressive line, especially for artisan foods, cosmetics, and gifts. The same personal manner suits invitations and boutique branding, suggesting a note written by hand. In editorial graphics, its looping strokes can echo drawn flourishes or ribbon-like illustrations instead of reading as detached typography.

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Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2009 by Peter Wiegel, nach dem Schriftentwurf von Dr. H. Grünewald. Open Font under Terms of following Free Software Licenses:
GPL (General Public License) with font-exception and OFL (Open Font License
Font family
Gruenewald VA
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
PeterWiegel,nachdemSchriftentwurfvonDr.H.Grnewald: Gruenewald VA: 2009
Full font name
Gruenewald VA
Name table version
Version 0.005 2009
Postscript font name
GruenewaldVA-Regular
Trademark notice
Gruenewald VA is a free font of Peter Wiegel
Manufacturer name
Peter Wiegel, nach dem Schriftentwurf von Dr. H. Grünewald
Designer
Description
Copyright (c) 2009 by Peter Wiegel, nach dem Schriftentwurf von Dr. H. Grünewald. Open Font under Terms of following Free Software Licenses:
GPL (General Public License) with font-exception and OFL (Open Font License

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2009-05-06
Glyph count386
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classScripts
WeightLight
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced