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
Informazioni estese sul font
Piattaforme supportate
PiattaformaCodifica
MacintoshRomano
MicrosoftUnicode BMP solo
Dettagli del font
Creato2002-04-30
Revisione3
Numero di glifi81
Unità per em1000
Diritti di incorporamentoIncorporamento per l'installazione permanente
Classe della famigliaNessuna classificazione
PesoNormale
LarghezzaNormale
Tipo di larghezzaNormale
Stile MacGrassetto
DirezioneSolo fortemente sinistra a destra glifi + contiene neutrali