Vollkorn Bold
Designed by Friedrich Althausen
| Font Name | Vollkorn |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Friedrich Althausen |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) 2005-2014, Friedrich Althausen (http://friedrichalthausen.de [email protected]). All rights reserved. |
| License | Free For Commercial Use |
| Total Character | 450 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 958 |
| Descent | 242 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1200 |
| Max Advance Width | 3116 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | 0 |
| Similar Fonts | Georgia, Crimson Text, EB Garamond, Playfair Display |
Vollkorn Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
Vollkorn was the first typeface design by Friedrich Althausen, initially released in 2005. It was envisioned as a robust and humble multi-purpose serif face that could handle body text as effectively as titles. The name translates to "whole grain," reflecting its healthy, substantial, and down-to-earth aesthetic that eschews unnecessary ornamentation for functional elegance and readability.
The Vollkorn Bold weight specifically enhances the family's versatility by providing a strong weight for emphasis and headings without losing the classic serif charm. As one of the early success stories of the Google Fonts project, it has become a staple for web designers seeking a reliable, high-contrast serif that maintains exceptional legibility across both digital screens and high-resolution print media.
Vollkorn Bold Best Uses
Perfect for magazines, book typography, and long-form storytelling.
Highly legible for high-density text on digital screens.
Creates a trustworthy, traditional, and established look for logos.
The bold weight offers striking contrast and authority for titles.
Vollkorn Bold Glyphs
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Package Size: 211.1 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF