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.
字体系
Koenig-Type
字体次系
Regular
独立次系身份
TypographerMediengestaltung: Koenig-Type: 2002
全字体名称
Koenig-Type
名字目录版
Version 1.0; 2002; initial release
页面描述语言字体名称
Koenig-Type
设计师
Dieter Steffmann
描述
Koenig-Type Jugendstilfraktur geschaffen von Heinz Koenig, 1907-1910. Digitalisiert durch Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal.