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Koenigtype-reg.ttf
Koenig-Type Font
Koenig-Type family consisting of 2 fonts
Author's note
Koenig-Type, created by Heinz Koenig and digitized by Dieter Steffmann, is a free Jugendstil blackletter font with broad, hand-shaped strokes. Its swelling curves, clipped points, and uneven contours soften the medieval structure with a distinctly Art Nouveau flourish.
That turn-of-the-century blend is especially convincing for historical posters and book covers, where the lettering can suggest period craft without looking strictly traditional. It also suits brewery branding. The sculptural letters could become part of an illustrated tavern sign, while their theatrical silhouette also fits folk-music merchandise and fantasy game graphics.
That turn-of-the-century blend is especially convincing for historical posters and book covers, where the lettering can suggest period craft without looking strictly traditional. It also suits brewery branding. The sculptural letters could become part of an illustrated tavern sign, while their theatrical silhouette also fits folk-music merchandise and fantasy game graphics.
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Koenig-Type Jugendstilfraktur geschaffen von Heinz Koenig, 1907-1910. Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal.
Font family
Koenig-Type
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
TypographerMediengestaltung: Koenig-Type: 2002
Full font name
Koenig-Type
Name table version
Version 1.0; 2002; initial release
Postscript font name
Koenig-Type
Designer
Dieter Steffmann
Description
Koenig-Type Jugendstilfraktur geschaffen von Heinz Koenig, 1907-1910. Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2002-04-28
Revision1
Glyph count247
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.0 ANSI
Koenigtype-reg.ttf
Koenigtype-bold.ttf
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Koenigtype-bold.ttf
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