Kalender 1791 – A Typeface Drawn from History

Step into the past with Kalender 1791, a refined serif typeface inspired by the Handgeschriebene Antiqua alphabet, found in a rare Muster-Alphabeten booklet curated by Professor Wilhelm Krause and attributed to Ortwin Eberle—an educator and lettering artist of the early 20th century.

This font is a faithful digital revival of a historic alphabet originally drawn by hand with a pointed pen (Spitzfeder), where every stroke, serif, and shadow line was placed with care. It blends classical proportion with personal craftsmanship, bridging Enlightenment-era elegance with modern type design.

 Font Features

• Handgezeichnete Antiqua – Each character is carefully outlined by hand using a pointed pen, just as described in historical lettering manuals.

• Fein schattiert – Subtle vertical shading lines (Schattenstriche) add depth and sophistication.

• Dreieckige Serifen – Sharply defined triangular serifs evoke the architectural elegance of classical Roman forms.

• Angelehnt an Capitalis Quadrata – The structure and proportions of the uppercase forms take cues from ancient inscriptional lettering.

• Typografisches Handwerk – Fine crossbars (Querstrichlein) and the use of a drawing ruler (Reißschiene) reflect authentic typographic craftsmanship.

• Perfect for: editorial design, vintage branding, literary covers, calendars, and historical-inspired projects.

A Story Behind Every Letter

Named after the Historischer Kalender für Damen für das Jahr 1791, published by Friedrich Schiller, this font embodies the refined spirit of that time: a calendar that guided readers through celestial events, the seasons, and historical reflection—set in graceful, hand-drawn lettering.
Kalender 1791 brings this story back to life in your designs.

 Technical Info

•  OTF + Webfont included
• Multilingual Support (Latin-based)
• Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers, Symbols

💬 Let your typography carry the voice of history.
🖋 Revive the grace of Enlightenment-era lettering with Kalender 1791 — start creating history today.