Koenig-Type, created by Heinz Koenig and digitized by Dieter Steffmann, is a free Jugendstil blackletter font with broad, hand-shaped strokes. Its swelling curves, clipped points, and uneven contours soften the medieval structure with a distinctly Art Nouveau flourish.
That turn-of-the-century blend is especially convincing for historical posters and book covers, where the lettering can suggest period craft without looking strictly traditional. It also suits brewery branding. The sculptural letters could become part of an illustrated tavern sign, while their theatrical silhouette also fits folk-music merchandise and fantasy game graphics.
Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Koenig-Type Jugendstilfraktur geschaffen von Heinz Koenig, 1907-1910. Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal.
Famille de police
Koenig-Type
Sous-famille de police
Regular
Identification unique de sous-famille
TypographerMediengestaltung: Koenig-Type: 2002
Nom complet de police
Koenig-Type
Version tableau de noms
Version 1.0; 2002; initial release
Nom de police postscript
Koenig-Type
Créateur
Dieter Steffmann
Description
Koenig-Type Jugendstilfraktur geschaffen von Heinz Koenig, 1907-1910. Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal.
Informations détaillées sur la police
Plateformes prises en charge
PlateformeEncodage
MacintoshRomain
MicrosoftUnicode BMP uniquement
Détails de la police
Créée2002-04-28
Révision1
Nombre de glyphes247
Unités par em1000
Droits d'incorporationIncorporation pour installation permanente