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Ioannem

by FontDuo
Individual Styles from $12.00 USD
Complete family of 9 fonts: $89.00 USD
The Ioannem Font Family was designed by John Misael Villanueva and published by FontDuo. Ioannem contains 9 styles and family package options.

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Ioannem is a typeface based on the 1604 book Ordinationes Generales Prouintiæ Sanctissimi Rosarij Philippinarum, printed by Juan de Vera—the oldest extant book produced with movable type in the Philippines. The typeface is wide and rounded, featuring wedge serifs that evoke an authentic historical feel. I studied a scanned copy of Ordinationes Generales, focusing on the letter proportions and details, and recreated the typeface to capture the essence of the original while making it suitable for modern use. Ioannem is available in multiple weights and supports multiple languages. Designed with a focus on conservation and functionality, Ioannem connects colonial-era printing styles with modern typographic requirements. Its structure and subtle historical character make it ideal for editorial design, book covers, historical publications, and branding projects that seek to evoke a sense of heritage and authenticity. Suitable for both display and body text, Ioannem provides a unique voice grounded in the Philippines' rich typographic heritage.

Designers: John Misael Villanueva

Publisher: FontDuo

Foundry: FontDuo

Design Owner: FontDuo

MyFonts debut: Feb 27, 2026

Ioannem

About FontDuo

A Cavite based letterer, John Misael Villanueva, has been sharpening his skills in type design since 2014. Originally a hand-letterer, John mixed his graphic design skills with his love for letters, bringing about a perfect combination of his two passions. John designed over 40 typefaces in 2019 for different clients around the world. He also created the official typeface of the American industrial tools maker Stanley Black & Decker. John is a brand ambassador of Zig Kuretake Philippines.

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