Author's note

Kirschbaum by Alper Ide of Istanbul Fontfabrik is a free sculptural display font with broad forms and deep, rounded cut-ins. Its caps combine soft curves with abrupt interior turns, producing a compact silhouette that feels organic and constructed.

A fashion label or shop could use it for branding and packaging, especially when the lettering needs to function like an emblem. Its carved shapes also suit exhibition posters and music artwork, where the alphabet can echo abstract, cut-paper illustration.
kirschbaum — Font presentation

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
by alper ide (c) 2008 istanbulfontfabrik
Font family
kirschbaum
Font subfamily
kirschbaum
Unique subfamily identification
FONTLAB30:TTEXPORT
Full font name
kirschbaum
Name table version
Version 001.000
Postscript font name
kirschbaum
Manufacturer name
alper ide
Designer
alper ide

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count76
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced