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
Informações detalhadas do tipo de letra
Plataformas suportadas
PlataformaCodificação
MacintoshRomano
MicrosoftUnicode BMP só
Detalhes do tipo de letra
Criado2002-04-30
Revisão3
Número de glifos81
Unidades por em1000
Direitos de incorporaçãoIncorporação para instalação permanente
Classe da famíliaSem classificaçăo
EspessuraMédio (normal)
LarguraMédio (normal)
Tipo de larguraNormal
Estilo MacNegrito
DireçãoApenas glifos fortemente da esqueda para a direita + neutros