Author's note

Irish Unci Alphabet by Manfred Klein is a free high-contrast display serif with a dramatic silhouette. Broad, sculpted curves meet hairline strokes and sharply flared ends. The forms feel elegant but eccentric, with lively joins and uneven widths.

Fashion branding uses its refined contrast to give packaging a couture edge. The same exaggerated shapes suit book covers and cultural posters with a theatrical bent. Against portrait photography or botanical illustration, the pointed serifs can echo fine outlines and ornamental details.

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IrishUnciAlphabet font character map

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IrishUnciAlphabet font character map: Basic Latin, page 1

Glyphs in the IrishUnciAlphabet font — Basic Latin, page 1

Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Manfred Klein 12.2003
Font family
IrishUnciAlphabet
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
IrishUnciAlphabet
Full font name
IrishUnciAlphabet
Name table version
1.0 2003-12-05
Postscript font name
IrishUnciAlphabet

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2003-12-05
Revision1
Glyph count120
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced