UnifrakturMaguntia

OFL Regular

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Commercial design use is allowed; standalone sale of font files is not.

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Typography helps convey meaning, emotion, and culture through carefully designed letterforms, making written communication both effective and visually engaging.

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UnifrakturMaguntia

Designer: j. 'mach' wust, based on a font by Peter Wiegel, original typeface by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt 1901
Language Support:LatinEnglish
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Unifrakturmaguntia Typography helps convey meaning, emotion, and culture through carefully designed letterforms, making written communication both effective and visually engaging.

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UnifrakturMaguntia-Regular.ttf
0.08 MB

Supports 76 languages

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Licensing & Core Factoid Summary

UnifrakturMaguntia is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by j. 'mach' wust, based on a font by Peter Wiegel, original typeface by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt 1901, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry j. 'mach' wust, based on a font by Peter Wiegel, original typeface by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt 1901
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles

About This Font

UnifrakturMaguntia is a decorative blackletter font that revives the historic Fraktur style, originally designed by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt in 1901 and later digitized by Peter Wiegel with further refinements by j. 'mach' wust. This typeface is characterized by its ornate, angular letterforms and dense texture, evoking the aesthetic of early 20th-century German printing. Released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it is free to use, modify, and redistribute for personal and commercial projects, provided the license terms are followed. The font supports Latin script and English, making it suitable for Western European languages, but it does not include Chinese, Japanese, or Korean characters. Its single weight and TTF format make it a straightforward choice for adding a historical, handcrafted feel to designs.

Key Features

  • Authentic blackletter (Fraktur) design based on a 1901 typeface by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt
  • Single regular weight with classic, ornate letterforms
  • Supports Latin script and English (Western European languages)
  • Available in TTF format for easy installation on most systems
  • Licensed under SIL Open Font License (OFL) – free for personal and commercial use
  • Digitally refined by j. 'mach' wust and Peter Wiegel for modern compatibility

Recommended Use Cases

Creating vintage-style posters, flyers, or event invitations with a historical German aesthetic Designing book covers or chapter headings for medieval or fantasy-themed literature Adding decorative headings or logos for breweries, pubs, or traditional craft brands Enhancing certificates, diplomas, or formal documents with an old-world touch Use in tattoo design or art projects that require a bold, ornate blackletter style

Font Information

Font Family
UnifrakturMaguntia
Font Type
Sans-serif
Designer
j. 'mach' wust, based on a font by Peter Wiegel, original typeface by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt 1901
Foundry
未知制造商
License
OFL
File Formats
TTF
Font Weights
Regular
File Size
0.08 MB
Release Date
2025-05-16
Last Updated
2026-06-13

Copyright

Copyright (c) 2010 j. 'mach' wust with Reserved Font Name UnifrakturMaguntia. Copyright (c) 2009 Peter Wiegel. This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. Copyright (c) 2010, j. 'mach' wust, with Reserved Font Name UnifrakturMaguntia. Copyright (c) 2009, Peter Wiegel. This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is copied below, and is also available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL ----------------------------------------------------------- SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1.1 - 26 February 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------- PREAMBLE The goals of the Open Font License (OFL) are to stimulate worldwide development of collaborative font projects, to support the font creation efforts of academic and linguistic communities, and to provide a free and open framework in which fonts may be shared and improved in partnership with others. The OFL allows the licensed fonts to be used, studied, modified and redistributed freely as long as they are not sold by themselves. The fonts, including any derivative works, can be bundled, embedded, redistributed and/or sold with any software provided that any reserved names are not used by derivative works. The fonts and derivatives, however, cannot be released under any other type of license. The requirement for fonts to remain under this license does not apply to any document created using the fonts or their derivatives. DEFINITIONS "Font Software" refers to the set of files released by the Copyright Holder(s) under this license and clearly marked as such. This may include source files, build scripts and documentation. "Reserved Font Name" refers to any names specified as such after the copyright statement(s). "Original Version" refers to the collection of Font Software components as distributed by the Copyright Holder(s). "Modified Version" refers to any derivative made by adding to, deleting, or substituting -- in part or in whole -- any of the components of the Original Version, by changing formats or by porting the Font Software to a new environment. "Author" refers to any designer, engineer, programmer, technical writer or other person who contributed to the Font Software. PERMISSION & CONDITIONS Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of the Font Software, to use, study, copy, merge, embed, modify, redistribute, and sell modified and unmodified copies of the Font Software, subject to the following conditions: 1) Neither the Font Software nor any of its individual components, in Original or Modified Versions, may be sold by itself. 2) Original or Modified Versions of the Font Software may be bundled, redistributed and/or sold with any software, provided that each copy contains the above copyright notice and this license. These can be included either as stand-alone text files, human-readable headers or in the appropriate machine-readable metadata fields within text or binary files as long as those fields can be easily viewed by the user. 3) No Modified Version of the Font Software may use the Reserved Font Name(s) unless explicit written permission is granted by the corresponding Copyright Holder. This restriction only applies to the primary font name as presented to the users. 4) The name(s) of the Copyright Holder(s) or the Author(s) of the Font Software shall not be used to promote, endorse or advertise any Modified Version, except to acknowledge the contribution(s) of the Copyright Holder(s) and the Author(s) or with their explicit written permission. 5) The Font Software, modified or unmodified, in part or in whole, must be distributed entirely under this license, and must not be distributed under any other license. The requirement for fonts to remain under this license does not apply to any document created using the Font Software. TERMINATION This license becomes null and void if any of the above conditions are not met. DISCLAIMER THE FONT SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADEMARK, OR OTHER RIGHT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE FONT SOFTWARE OR FROM OTHER DEALINGS IN THE FONT SOFTWARE.

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unifrakturmaguntia Regular Sans-serif Latin English

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UnifrakturMaguntia free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, UnifrakturMaguntia may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does UnifrakturMaguntia support?
Based on character-coverage data, UnifrakturMaguntia primarily supports: Latin, English. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed UnifrakturMaguntia in a website or app?
Yes, the OFL permits web embedding (e.g., using @font-face) and app embedding. You can include the font in your digital products as long as you do not sell the font file independently and provide the license text with the distribution.
What file formats are available for UnifrakturMaguntia?
UnifrakturMaguntia is provided in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and most design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and web browsers.
Is UnifrakturMaguntia free to download on FontHubs?
Yes, UnifrakturMaguntia is a free font and available for download on FontHubs without any membership requirement. You can download it directly from the font page.
Can I modify UnifrakturMaguntia and create my own version?
Yes, the OFL allows you to modify the font and create derivative works. However, if you redistribute the modified version, you must keep the same OFL license and cannot use the reserved font name 'UnifrakturMaguntia' for your derivative without permission from the copyright holder.

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