Vollkorn Medium Italic
Designed by Friedrich Althausen
| Font Name | Vollkorn Medium |
| Style | Italic |
| 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 | 383 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 958 |
| Descent | 242 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1200 |
| Max Advance Width | 1027 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | 0 |
| Similar Fonts | EB Garamond, Lora, Crimson Text, Merriweather |
Vollkorn Medium Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Vollkorn Medium Italic was designed by Friedrich Althausen and first released in 2005. The typeface was created to be a 'bread-and-butter' font, which is reflected in its name, as 'Vollkorn' means 'whole-wheat' in German. It was Althausen's first typeface design, intended to provide a robust, modest, and well-proportioned serif that could handle both body text and titles with ease.
The Medium Italic weight adds a layer of sophistication and flow to the family's characteristically heavy serifs and bouncy rhythm. This specific style is celebrated for its high legibility and its ability to convey a sense of tradition without feeling dated. Since its inclusion in the Google Fonts library under the SIL Open Font License, it has become a staple for designers seeking a versatile, free-to-use serif with a distinct personality.
Vollkorn Medium Italic Best Uses
Ideal for magazines and journals that require high legibility and a classic aesthetic.
Highly effective as a body font for blogs and news websites to enhance long-form reading.
Suitable for heritage-focused brands looking for a reliable and organic visual identity.
Excellent for printed literature, providing a comfortable and traditional reading experience.
Vollkorn Medium Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 193.5 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF