Author's note

Penkala, credited to chr.s of FontShop International GmbH, is a free retro display font with hefty, softly modeled letterforms. Broad curves, pinched joins, and small flared serifs give the lettering a playful 1970s silhouette.

Its bulbous shapes echo rounded product illustrations and flowing psychedelic patterns, making it well suited to record sleeves, posters, and fashion graphics. The same mix of soft curves and compact, dark forms also suits confectionery packaging, linking these uses through a cheerful period style.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright chr.s 2010
Font family
Penkala
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
FontStruct Penkala
Full font name
Penkala Regular
Name table version
Version 1.0
Postscript font name
Penkala
Trademark notice
FontStruct is a trademark of FSI FontShop International GmbH
Manufacturer name
http://fontstruct.fontshop.com
Designer
chr.s
Description
Penkala was built with FontStruct

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2010-07-30
Revision1
Glyph count128
Units per Em1024
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSans serif
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular