Author's note

Linux Biolinum Keyboard by Philipp H. Poll is a free humanist sans serif presented inside rounded keycap frames, with upright, gently modulated strokes and open, classical proportions. Each character becomes a compact symbol within its individual box.

Designers working on computer-history or typing-themed projects can use it for software tutorials, classroom materials, interface graphics, and event posters, since the keycap treatment communicates input or commands at a glance. It is especially suited to subjects involving keyboards, coding, shortcuts, and digital instruction, where the letters function as labeled controls rather than ordinary text.

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Basic font information

Font family
Linux Biolinum Keyboard
Font subfamily
Regular
Full font name
Linux Biolinum Keyboard
Name table version
Version 0.6.1
Postscript font name
LinBiolinumK
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
Glyph count687
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced