Author's note

JethroCaps by Paulo W of IntellectaDesign is a free ornamental initials font rooted in Gothic manuscript lettering. Each broad capital is built as a miniature illustration with dense curling foliage, fine crosshatched texture, and small birds or beasts woven through the strokes, and irregular contours and pointed flourishes recall the hand-drawn richness of illuminated pages.

Medieval fantasy is its clearest setting for book covers and games. The same storybook detail also suits historical event posters, ornate wedding invitations, and specialty packaging, where the decorated capitals can function as miniature emblems filled with creatures and leaves rather than ordinary display lettering.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2010 by Paulo W, IntellectaDesign. All rights reserved.
Font family
JethroCaps
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
PauloW,IntellectaDesign: JethroCaps: 2010
Full font name
JethroCaps
Name table version
Version 1.000 2010 initial release
Postscript font name
JethroCaps
Trademark notice
JethroCaps is a trademark of Paulo W, IntellectaDesign.
Manufacturer name
Paulo W, IntellectaDesign
Description
Copyright (c) 2010 by Paulo W, IntellectaDesign. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2010-05-29
Revision1
Glyph count30
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classOrnamentals
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced