Author's note

Rusticus Std by Denis A Serikov is a free calligraphic display font with a medieval, hand-cut air. Its sharply flared strokes, uneven curves, and pointed feet give the letters a lively silhouette, as though drawn with a broad pen and then carved.

It can lend old-world drama to fantasy publishing and music posters, yet its wiry shapes also suit craft beverage packaging and festival signage. The irregular construction feels theatrical rather than formal. In an illustrated crest or shop sign, the hooked details can become part of the emblem itself instead of serving as neutral lettering.

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The font includes alternative characters through the OpenType “salt” feature.

The font is provided in OpenType (.otf) format.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2004-2006. Denis A Serikov. www.otlab.ru All rights reserved.
Font family
RusticusStd
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DenisASerikov: RusticusStd: 2006
Full font name
RusticusStd
Name table version
1.9
Postscript font name
RusticusStd
Trademark notice
Rusticus is a trademark of Denis A Serikov.
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
Copyright (c) 2004-2006. Denis A Serikov. www.otlab.ru All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2009-01-23
Revision1
Glyph count258
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular