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Vinque Antique

Vinque Antique

by Typodermic
Individual Styles from $69.95 USD
Complete family of 6 fonts: $109.95 USD
Vinque Antique Font Family was designed by Ray Larabie and published by Typodermic. Vinque Antique contains 6 styles and family package options.

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About Vinque Antique Font Family


Harken, ye designers and scribes of the digital realm! Behold Vinque Antique, a typeface that doth weave the very essence of medieval craftsmanship into the tapestry of modern design. ‘Tis not mere lettering, but a portal to an age of illuminated manuscripts and stone-carved wisdom.

Forged in the fires of nineteenth-century reverence for olde worlde artistry, Vinque Antique stands as a testament to the enduring allure of hand-hewn beauty. Each character bears the mark of a master craftsman’s touch, yet yields not to the obscurity that oft plagues ancient scripts. Nay, these letters sing with clarity, as if freshly penned by a steady-handed monk. But lo! Vinque Antique harbors secrets most wondrous. Within its digital codex lie OpenType enchantments—fractions that divide with the precision of an apothecary’s scales, f-ligatures that entwine like lovers in a tapestry, and old-style numerals that stand proudly as castle towers against the sky. These are not mere ornaments, but the very lifeblood of authenticity coursing through each line of text.

Hark! The true magic of Vinque Antique reveals itself in its three-fold nature. Like the faces of the Holy Trinity, three texture variations dance and weave, shuffling automatically in the realm of OpenType-savvy programs. This sorcery breathes life into your parchment, creating a rhythm as natural as the fall of autumn leaves. Yet, for those who seek the purity of unadorned letters, a mere toggle of ligatures shall reveal clean lines, as if freshly carved from virgin stone. From the whisper-light strokes of its lightest weight to the bold declarations of its heaviest, Vinque Antique offers three weights and their italic brethren. ‘Tis a family as diverse as the nobles and peasants that once populated medieval society, each with a role to play in your grand design.

Vinque Antique speaks not in one tongue, but in a multitude! From the rolling hills of Latin Europe to the steppes of Cyrillic lands, from the lush valleys of Vietnam to the isles of Greece, this typeface bears your message across kingdoms and continents. ‘Tis a lingua franca for the modern age, wrapped in the cloak of antiquity. But hark! Should you desire a companion unburdened by the patina of age, seek ye the clean-faced Vinque, Antique’s unblemished twin. Together, they stand as sentinels of style, bridging the chasm between what was and what shall be.

So, brave designer, will you answer the call? Will you take up Vinque Antique and let its timeless beauty elevate your creations? Whether you seek to craft a seal worthy of a king’s proclamation or to adorn the pages of a tome yet unwritten, Vinque Antique stands ready to serve.

Designers: Ray Larabie

Publisher: Typodermic

Foundry: Typodermic

Design Owner: Typodermic

MyFonts debut: Jan 27, 2021

Vinque Antique

About Typodermic

Welcome to Typodermic Fonts, a spirited type foundry rooted in Nagoya, Japan, started by the Canadian typeface designer, Raymond Larabie in 2001. Our library brims with 500+ diverse typefaces to fuel creativity in graphic design, advertising, web, and app development. As digital type pioneers, we adopted web fonts and app licensing early, consistently pushing the design envelope. With Canadian heart and Japanese precision, we're your global partners in extraordinary typography. Explore Typodermic Fonts—where creativity meets character.

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