Vollkorn Regular
Designed by Friedrich Althausen
| Font Name | Vollkorn |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Friedrich Althausen |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) 2005-2014, Friedrich Althausen (http://friedrichalthausen.de [email protected]). All rights reserved. |
| License | SIL Open Font 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, Gentium, Merriweather, Crimson Text |
Vollkorn Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Vollkorn Regular was first released by Friedrich Althausen in 2005 and served as his first major typeface design project. The name 'Vollkorn' is German for 'whole grain,' a title that reflects the font's intended nature: humble, sturdy, and hearty. It was designed to be a quiet, modest workhorse serif that functions equally well in body text and headlines, offering a sense of reliability and classic elegance to printed and digital documents alike.
As the typeface evolved, it gained significant popularity through the Google Fonts platform, expanding into a versatile family with various weights. Its design characteristics include dark strokes, high-contrast serifs, and energetic curves that provide excellent legibility even in sub-optimal printing conditions. Vollkorn has since become a staple for designers looking for a sophisticated, open-source alternative to traditional old-style book faces.
Vollkorn Regular Best Uses
Highly recommended for long-form reading in books and digital articles.
Perfect for magazines and newspapers that require a classic, trustworthy aesthetic.
Excellent for blog posts and news sites due to its high screen legibility.
Suitable for organic or artisanal brands looking for a grounded, traditional feel.
Vollkorn Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 203.1 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF