Author's note

Linux Biolinum O by Philipp H. Poll is a free humanist serif with tall, open letters and sharply flared finishing strokes that keep the design crisp. Changing stroke widths give the forms a lightly unconventional texture.

Editorial design is a natural setting for its clear proportions and measured pace, especially in magazine features, book covers, and cultural programs. For museum identities or arts event posters, the pointed details can echo restrained architectural silhouettes and fine line illustration work, making the lettering part of the image rather than neutral body type.

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Basic font information

Font family
Linux Biolinum O
Font subfamily
Regular
Full font name
Linux Biolinum O
Name table version
Version 1.1.8
Postscript font name
LinBiolinumO
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

Created2012-07-02
Revision1
Glyph count2401
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 15 font weights listed below:
LinBiolinum_R.otf
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_RB.ttf
LinBiolinum_aWI.ttf
LinBiolinum_aW.ttf
LinBiolinum_RI.otf
LinBiolinum_RB.otf