A complete figurative alphabet was published by one Peter Flotner (ca. 1485-1546) in 1534. In Flotner’s alphabet, naked or nearly-naked figures are posed singly or disposed in pairs to form the various letters. Unlike de Grassi’s alphabet, we find only human figures here, no other animals.

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Geistig is a set of 26 individual letter monogram designs. Geistig works great for monograms, drop caps, and unique display settings.

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Based on drawings of Medieval versals (capitals used at beginning of verses in manuscripts) by G.W. Goudy. Works beautifully as initials with Goudy Text Oldstyle. Uppercase only, no numerals or punctuation; several letters have alternates. Framed, inversed caps are also included. This version of Lombardy Capitals is purposely less regular and clean-cut than some available to maintain a more hand-drawn look similar to the irregularities that would be found in a Medieval manuscript. The alternates help contribute to that look.

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Konscript is a distressed typewriter face developed from analog samples from papers Mary Browers typed in the 1950s for her high school coursework. The model and age of the typewriter are not known.

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A revival of “Gras Vibert”, a French fat face originally cast by the Didot typefoundry in Paris. It was cut in 1840 by Vibert, an engraver employed by the foundry.

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Versals is based on Lombardic style letters which are sufficiently broad to allow for decorated piercing and flourishes.

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Goudy Ornate (also known as Ornate Title) was designed in 1931 by Frederic Goudy.

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This is a revival font from an Image of a plate made from Eleventh Century initial letters.

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