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Cloister Black Font

The classic blackletter for gothic designs

Dieter Steffmann · Blackletter (Old English) · 2001 · ✓ 100% Free (as listed on dafont)

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Cloister Black font poster: black blackletter on aged parchment with a quillCloister Black font on a black t-shirt reading GothicCloister Black character set: alphabet, numbers and symbols

Illustrations of the Cloister Black style made for DaFontFonts. Letterforms are approximate; check the official specimen before you buy.

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License:
100% Free (as listed on dafont)
Font Type:
Free for commercial use
Download:
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About Cloister Black

Cloister Black is a digital blackletter released by Typographer Mediengestaltung in 2001, with a full character set added by Dieter Steffmann. It follows the classic Old English style: heavy vertical strokes, sharp diamond-shaped serifs and ornate capitals.

It is one of the most used free blackletter fonts for tattoos, certificates, diplomas, newspaper-style mastheads, band logos and gothic apparel.

Where Cloister Black works best

  • Tattoo lettering
  • Certificates and diplomas
  • Gothic apparel and band logos
  • Newspaper-style mastheads

Free alternatives to Cloister Black

Open-licence fonts with a comparable feel, every one verified free for commercial use and downloadable from DaFontFonts.

Cloister Black is a trademark of its owner. DaFontFonts does not host or distribute the Cloister Black font files; download and licence links go to the official source.

Questions

Is Cloister Black free?

It is listed as 100% free on dafont. Download it from the official source.

Is Cloister Black good for tattoos?

Yes. Its classic Old English style is one of the most popular choices for tattoo lettering.

Who made Cloister Black?

It was released by Typographer Mediengestaltung in 2001, with a full character set added by Dieter Steffmann.

What is a free alternative to Cloister Black?

UnifrakturMaguntia is an open-source blackletter you can use commercially.

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