Author's note

Killigrew font by PJL is a free gothic medieval typeface that hits with the weight of carved stone and inked parchment. Thick, inky strokes stack into tall, spired forms that feel straight out of a monastery scriptorium, yet the letters stay sharply legible at larger sizes. The rhythm of verticals and tight counters creates a dense, dramatic texture that instantly signals history, ritual, and myth.

Using Killigrew, titles gain an imposing, ceremonial presence that suits metal band logos, fantasy book covers, RPG game titles, occult zines, renaissance fair posters, and vintage beer or mead labels. This free font works best as a large headline, supported by a simple serif or clean sans for body copy to keep layouts readable while preserving its dark, medieval mood.

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Killigrew font character map

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Killigrew font character map: Basic Latin, page 1

Glyphs in the Killigrew font — Basic Latin, page 1

Basic font information

Copyright notice
Killigrew (C) Copyright PJL '02
Font family
Killigrew
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Killigrew
Full font name
Killigrew
Name table version
Version 1.0; 2002; initial release
Postscript font name
Killigrew

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count86
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightSemi-bold
WidthCondensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced