Author's note

LaMorte6 by Ursula Adler is a free abstract dingbat font built from jagged shards, rounded spots, and compact clusters of irregular shapes. Each symbol feels cut from paper and assembled by hand, with sharp triangles interrupting broader curves and lively gaps breaking up the dense silhouettes.

A poster is its strongest setting, especially for experimental music, gallery events, or surreal theater. The symbols can function as oversized ornaments, borders, or a repeating pattern that gives the artwork a restless collage quality. Album packaging and editorial illustration are equally convincing uses, since these angular forms can become part of the image rather than simply labeling it.

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LaMorte6 font character map

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LaMorte6 font character map: Basic Latin, page 1

Glyphs in the LaMorte6 font — Basic Latin, page 1

Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) 1998 Ursula Adler http://adlerhome.com
Font family
LaMorte6
Font subfamily
LaMorte6
Unique subfamily identification
FONTLAB30:TTEXPORT
Full font name
LaMorte6
Name table version
1998; 1.0, initial release
Postscript font name
LaMorte6

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1998-12-06
Revision1
Glyph count54
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSymbolic
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced