Author's note

Lombar Duerer by Manfred Klein is a free medieval blackletter font with tall, sharply cut forms and the formal gravity of manuscript lettering. Broad vertical strokes, narrow inner spaces, pointed joins, and occasional sweeping curves give the alphabet a dense but lively silhouette.

It is particularly convincing for historical publishing, where chapter openings can establish an old-world setting before the reader reaches the text, and the same qualities also suit heraldic event posters and fantasy game graphics. On brewery packaging or heritage merchandise, the angular letters can become part of a crest or illustrated sign rather than serving as neutral copy.

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Character map

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Manfred Klein 11-2003
Font family
LombarDuerer
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
LombarDuerer
Full font name
LombarDuerer
Name table version
1.0 2003-11-19
Postscript font name
LombarDuerer
Designer
Manfred Klein

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count114
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthCondensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced