Author's note

Linux Biolinum Bold by Philipp H. Poll is a free decorative display font with broad, gently irregular letters and pronounced shifts between thick and thin strokes. Flared ends, open curves, and uneven silhouettes give the design a lively carved quality.

It is strongest on book covers, posters, and cultural event graphics, where the unusual capitals create an expressive title without excessive ornament. Their carved shapes echo artifacts in museum branding and historical exhibitions.

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Basic font information

Font family
Linux Biolinum
Font subfamily
Bold
Full font name
Linux Biolinum Bold
Name table version
Version 1.1.0
Postscript font name
LinBiolinumB
Manufacturer name
Philipp H. Poll
Designer
Philipp H. Poll

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-06-21
Revision1
Glyph count2439
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleItalic
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 15 font weights listed below:
LinBiolinum_RB.ttf
LinBiolinum_R.ttf
LinBiolinum_aSI.ttf
LinBiolinum_aUI.ttf
LinBiolinum_aS.ttf
LinBiolinum_aSB.ttf
LinBiolinum_aRL.ttf
LinBiolinum_aU.ttf
LinBiolinum_aWB.ttf
LinBiolinum_RI.ttf
LinBiolinum_aWI.ttf
LinBiolinum_aW.ttf
LinBiolinum_RI.otf
LinBiolinum_RB.otf
LinBiolinum_R.otf