Author's note

Manuskript Gothisch by Peter Wiegel is a free medieval blackletter font whose imposing manuscript silhouette combines sharply broken strokes with broad curves and sweeping flourishes. Pointed joins and hairline divisions sharpen the dense forms.

Designers working with historical or theatrical themes can use it for book covers, event posters, game title cards, and period-inspired packaging, where the dark decorative shapes can function almost like ornament. Its strongest audience is likely publishers, heritage venues, and fantasy entertainment brands seeking formal lettering that recalls decorated European manuscripts rather than plain old-style type.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2013 by Peter Wiegel. Open Font under Terms of following Free Software Licenses:
GPL (General Public License) with font-exception and OFL (Open Font License
Font family
Manuskript Gothisch
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
PeterWiegel: Manuskript Gothisch: 2013
Full font name
Manuskript Gothisch
Name table version
Version 1.000 2013 initial release
Postscript font name
ManuskriptGothisch
Trademark notice
CatFonts is a trademark of Peter Wiegel.
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
Copyright (c) 2013 by Peter Wiegel. Open Font under Terms of following Free Software Licenses:
GPL (General Public License) with font-exception and OFL (Open Font License

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count250
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced