Author's note

Orchidee by atrax is a free ultra-condensed sans serif with exceptionally tall, slim letters and a spare, almost architectural outline. Its fine strokes show little modulation, and the rounded forms are drawn as narrow arches that lend the typeface an elegant but slightly unconventional silhouette.

Fashion labels and boutique brands could use it for wordmarks, packaging, and event graphics where a refined vertical emphasis suits the subject. It also has the poised look of gallery signage. In editorial design, its attenuated proportions would suit magazine section openers and arts coverage, especially when typography echoes the long lines of fashion photography or modern interiors.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) atrax font free non commercial use, 2004. All rights reserved.
Font family
Orchidee
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
atraxfontfreenoncommercialuse: Orchidee: 2004
Full font name
Orchidee
Postscript font name
Orchidee
Trademark notice
Orchidee is a trademark of atrax font free non commercial use.
Manufacturer name
Designer

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2004-07-28
Revision1
Glyph count110
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSlab serifs
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced