Kingthings Calligraphica Light Font

Kingthings Calligraphica family consisting of 3 fonts
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Author's note

Kingthings Calligraphica Light font by Kevin King is a free calligraphic blackletter typeface. Its tall, slightly compressed letters, chiseled strokes, and inky wedges give every word the weight of something hand-drawn with a broad nib. The texture feels ceremonial without being stiff, so it brings a touch of old-world drama while still staying readable in short phrases and headings.

Using Kingthings Calligraphica Light, you can give fantasy book covers, game titles, event posters, pub signage, certificates, and theatrical branding a richly medieval voice. This free font works beautifully when set large and generously spaced, then paired with a simple sans serif for supporting text to keep layouts balanced and modern.

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ScriptCalligraphy

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Kevin King: Kingthings 2003
Font family
Kingthings Calligraphica Light
Font subfamily
Light
Unique subfamily identification
Kingthings Calligraphica Light 2003
Full font name
Kingthings Calligraphica Light
Name table version
Version 21
Postscript font name
Kingthings Calligraphica Light
Trademark notice
Kingthings April 2003
Designer
Kevin King April 2003
Description
Light Calligraphic Roundhand

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1999-08-30
Revision1
Glyph count117
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 3 font weights listed below:
Kingthings Calligraphica Light.ttf
Kingthings Calligraphica.ttf
Kingthings Calligraphica Italic.ttf
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