Vollkorn Medium
Designed by Friedrich Althausen
| Font Name | Vollkorn Medium |
| Style | Regular |
| 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 | EB Garamond, Lora, Merriweather, Crimson Text |
Vollkorn Medium Font Details : Font Free Download
Vollkorn was the first typeface design by Friedrich Althausen, originally released in 2005. The name is German for 'whole-grain,' which reflects the font's grounded, modest, and 'nutritious' aesthetic intended for everyday use. It was developed to be a quiet and highly legible workhorse for body text, avoiding unnecessary flourishes while maintaining a distinctive, friendly character through its sturdy serifs and open counters.
The Medium weight of the Vollkorn family offers a perfectly balanced density that sits between the Regular and Semibold weights. It is particularly effective for on-screen readability and providing subtle emphasis within professional documents. Over time, Vollkorn has evolved into a comprehensive multi-weight family used globally, becoming one of the most respected free serif fonts available for both print and digital media.
Vollkorn Medium Best Uses
Ideal for magazines, newspapers, and long-form digital articles.
Highly legible on screens, making it perfect for blogs and content-heavy sites.
Crafted specifically for the demands of literature and academic texts.
Works well for organic, artisanal, or traditional brand identities.
Vollkorn Medium Glyphs
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Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF