Author's note

Linux Libertine Semibold by Philipp H. Poll is a free traditional serif font with firm weight and pronounced thick-thin contrast. Its broad capitals have bracketed serifs and measured proportions. The lowercase forms are compact and crisp.

Its bookish character suits literary publishing, magazines, and historical exhibition graphics. For cultural branding and museum materials, the lettering offers an established, scholarly voice rather than decorative nostalgia. It is especially apt for readers drawn to classic editorial typography.

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Basic font information

Font family
Linux Libertine
Font subfamily
Semibold
Full font name
Linux Libertine Semibold
Name table version
Version 5.1.1
Postscript font name
LinLibertineZ
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
Revision5
Glyph count2307
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classOldstyle serifs
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleItalic
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureBold
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 12 font weights listed below:
LinLibertine_RZ.ttf
LinLibertine_R.ttf
LinLibertine_RI.ttf
LinLibertine_RBI.ttf
LinLibertine_RB.ttf
LinLibertine_aRL.ttf
LinLibertine_aSZI.ttf
LinLibertine_RZI.ttf
LinLibertine_aSI.ttf
LinLibertine_aBL.ttf
LinLibertine_aZL.ttf
LinLibertine_aBS.ttf