Astoria Extra Bold ☞
Designed by Harold Lohner
| Font Name | AstoriaExtraBold |
| Style | ☞ |
| Category | Display Sans Serif |
| Designer | Harold Lohner |
| Copyright | ©2006 Designed by Alan Meeks for AlanMeeks.com. All Rights Reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 252 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.17 |
| Ascent | 908 |
| Descent | 258 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1166 |
| Max Advance Width | 1353 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -133 |
| Similar Fonts | Franklin Gothic, Impact, News Gothic, Champion Gothic |
Astoria Extra Bold ☞ Font Details : Font Free Download
Astoria Extra Bold is a striking display typeface that draws its inspiration from early 20th-century American wood-type traditions and industrial sans-serifs. This font captures the robust, commanding presence of turn-of-the-century typography, offering thick strokes and a solid weight that evokes a sense of historical authority. Originally revived to celebrate the aesthetic of antique advertisements, it maintains a unique balance between rigid industrial structure and subtle organic nuances.
The "Extra Bold" iteration of the Astoria family is particularly designed for high-impact visual communication. Its high legibility at large scales and heavy visual footprint make it an indispensable tool for designers aiming to recreate a vintage or heritage-driven look. Whether used in digital headers or traditional print media, it provides a timeless quality that bridges the gap between the hand-set type era and modern digital design.
Astoria Extra Bold ☞ Best Uses
Perfect for making a strong, authoritative statement in large sizes.
Ideal for logo designs that require a vintage or industrial aesthetic.
Excellent for event announcements and high-impact print media.
Great for retail signage and marketing materials needing a retro feel.
Astoria Extra Bold ☞ Glyphs
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Package Size: 46.2 KB
Available Formats: .TTF