Weiss Lapidar, designed by Dieter Steffmann of Typographer Mediengestaltung, is a free inscriptional serif with the poise of carved Roman lettering. Its broad capitals combine sweeping curves with sharp wedge-like serifs and marked changes in stroke width. The result is stately and crisp.
Classical architecture and engraved borders echo its chiseled shapes, making it well suited to museum posters and historical publishing. Its formal proportions also fit wine labels, heritage branding, and literary event programs. On a package or poster, the letters can become part of an architectural emblem rather than serving as neutral text.
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Weiss Lapidar, geschaffen von Emil Rudolf Weiss. Digitalisiert von Dieter Steffmann. Kreuztal
Font family
Weiss Lapidar
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
TypographerMediengestaltung: Weiss Lapidar: 2002
Full font name
Weiss Lapidar
Name table version
Version 1.0; 2002; initial release
Postscript font name
WeissLapidar
Designer
Dieter Steffmann
Description
Weiss Lapidar, geschaffen von Emil Rudolf Weiss. Digitalisiert von Dieter Steffmann. Kreuztal
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2002-06-14
Revision1
Glyph count59
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals