Zierinitialen

by Dieter Steffmann · Website

Zierinitialen is an ornamental initials font by Dieter Steffmann, one of the most dedicated digitizers of historical European lettering. Each uppercase character is richly detailed with engraved flourishes and fine decorative borders, recalling the elaborate drop caps found in 19th-century books and formal printed documents. Strictly a display face for large sizes, it shines as an opening initial or decorative element in invitations, certificates, and editorial layouts where vintage elegance is the point.