Author's note

Parthenon by Phillip Andrade is a free outlined display serif modeled on weathered monumental lettering. Tall, flared forms and changing stroke widths are edged by loose inner contours, with dark, uneven wedges that resemble chips or deep cuts in stone.

Its classical archaeological reference makes it convincing for museum exhibitions, historical events, and fantasy game graphics rooted in ruins or ancient empires, where the broken outlines can echo weathered architecture, maps, carved props, and inscriptions. In publishing, it can turn a book cover or feature opener into an illustrated artifact, especially for stories about mythology, lost cities, or epic journeys.

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Character map

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Phillip Andrade, 1999. All rights reserved.
Font family
Parthenon
Font subfamily
Parthenon
Unique subfamily identification
FONTLAB30:TTEXPORT
Full font name
Parthenon
Postscript font name
Parthenon
Trademark notice
Untitled is a trademark of the Phillip Andrade.
Description
This is shareware. For personal use please send $15 (US) to the address below. For use in a publication please write for more information. - Phillip Andrade - 5 Harold St - Sharon - MA - 02067 - neatoguy@earthlink.net

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1999-09-13
Revision1
Glyph count54
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureOutlined
PitchNot monospaced