Author's note

Toskanische Egyptienne Initialen font by Dieter Steffmann of Typographer Mediengestaltung is a free decorative Victorian serif typeface that turns every letter into a miniature engraving. Tall, narrow caps are wrapped in curling leaves and stippled shadows, giving text a richly textured, almost metallic shimmer, like ink pressed into old book plates. It has that nostalgic “circus poster meets antique catalog” feel, bold enough to stand alone as a graphic element.

Using Toskanische Egyptienne Initialen, you can set showpiece titles for vintage posters, book covers, spirit or apothecary labels, event invitations, certificates, and ornate logo monograms. This free font shines when used large and sparingly-think a single striking word or initial-backed up by a clean sans serif for smaller supporting text.

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Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2003. All rights reserved.
Font family
Toskanische Egyptienne Initialen
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.200;DST;ToskanischeEgyptienneInitialen
Full font name
Toskanische Egyptienne Initialen
Name table version
Version 1.200;PS 001.002;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
ToskanischeEgyptienneInitialen
Trademark notice
Please refer to the Copyright section for the font trademark attribution notices.
Manufacturer name
Typographer Mediengestaltung
Designer
Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann
Description
Plastische Toskanische Egyptienne-Initialen nach Vorlagen der Schriftgiesserei Schelter & Giesecke, 1889

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2003-10-18
Revision1
Glyph count55
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureOutlined