Author's note

Ostrich Condensed Light by Patric Sterrantino is a free condensed handwritten font distinguished by exceptionally tall, hairline lettering. Its narrow forms combine straight, architectural strokes with softly rounded curves, giving the alphabet the measured look of lettering drawn slowly with a fine technical pen.

Fashion brands can use it for packaging and campaign posters. Magazine covers and event graphics also suit its elongated proportions, since these settings share a need for lettering that feels elegant, restrained, and clearly made by hand.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyleft (l) 2012 by Patric Sterrantino. No rights reserved.
Font family
Ostrich
Font subfamily
Condensed Light
Unique subfamily identification
PatricSterrantino: Ostrich Condensed Light: 2012
Full font name
Ostrich Condensed Light
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
Ostrich-CondensedLight
Trademark notice
Ostrich Condensed Light is a trademark of Patric Sterrantino.
Manufacturer name
Patric Sterrantino
Designer
Description
Copyleft (l) 2012 by Patric Sterrantino. No rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2012-06-12
Revision1
Glyph count83
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightExtra-light
WidthExtra-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced