BalladeContour by Dieter Steffmann of Typographer Mediengestaltung is a free medieval blackletter font with broad, rounded strokes and sharply hooked tips. Its swelling forms soften the traditional Gothic structure, yet the uneven edges retain a hand-cut quality. The lettering feels sturdy and theatrical.
The pronounced contour can become part of fantasy illustration, especially on game covers and event posters built around heraldry or folklore. It also suits ale packaging and folk-metal merchandise, where the dense shapes recall carved tavern signs. Across these uses, the blend of medieval angles and inflated curves supplies the common link.
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Halbfette Ballade geschaffen von Paul Renner, 1937. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Famille de police
Ballade Contour
Sous-famille de police
Regular
Identification unique de sous-famille
1.000;DST;BalladeContour
Nom complet de police
BalladeContour
Version tableau de noms
OTF 1.000;PS 001.000;Core 1.0.29
Nom de police postscript
BalladeContour
Avis de marque déposée
Please refer to the Copyright section for the font trademark attribution notices.
Créateur
Dieter Steffmann
Description
Halbfette Ballade geschaffen von Paul Renner, 1937. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal
Informations détaillées sur la police
Plateformes prises en charge
PlateformeEncodage
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 et sémantique en cours, unicode BMP uniquement
MacintoshRomain
MicrosoftUnicode BMP uniquement
Personnalisé255
Détails de la police
Créée2002-04-24
Révision1
Nombre de glyphes248
Unités par em1000
Droits d'incorporationIncorporation pour impression et prévisualisation permise