WieynkFrakturInitialen by Dieter Steffmann of Typographer Mediengestaltung is a free medieval blackletter font built around elaborate initials. Its letters combine dense angular strokes with sharp points and sweeping curves. Fine internal flourishes and curled extensions give the forms the look of hand-inked manuscript decoration.
Historical publishing is its strongest setting, especially for chapter openings and period-inspired covers. The same construction suits certificates, ceremonial invitations, and heraldic branding, where the lettering can echo engraved borders or medieval ornament. In an emblem, a single initial can function as both lettering and illustration.
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Wieynk-Fraktur nach Zeichnungen von Heinrich Wieynk. Herausgegeben von der Bauerschen Giesserei um 1912. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
All rights reserved. Wieynk-Fraktur nach Zeichnungen von Heinrich Wieynk. Herausgegeben von der Bauerschen Giesserei um 1912. Digitized by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2002-04-30
Revision3
Glyph count81
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals