Author's note

Schwabach by Manfred Klein is a free blackletter font built from broad, dark strokes, sharply cut curves, and compact letter shapes. Broken arches and pointed joins recall late medieval printing.

Historical posters are its strongest use, especially for museum exhibitions or dramatic publishing covers centered on medieval subjects and a severe theatrical atmosphere. In branding, its dense angular silhouette can turn brewery packaging or a traditional craft mark into something resembling an old carved sign, making the lettering part of the product identity rather than neutral text on crowded retail shelves.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Manfred Klein 14-jan-2004
Font family
Schwabach
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Schwabach
Full font name
Schwabach
Name table version
1.0 2004-01-14
Postscript font name
Schwabach

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2004-01-15
Revision1
Glyph count142
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced