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Backstein

by Catharsis Fonts

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Complete family of 32 fonts: $60.00 USD

Backstein Font Family was designed by Christian Thalmann and published by Catharsis Fonts. Backstein contains 76 styles and family package options.

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Backstein Hairline ▲

Backstein Hairline

Backstein Hairline Italic

Backstein Thin

Backstein Thin Italic

Backstein UltraLight

Backstein UltraLight Italic

Backstein Light

Backstein Light Italic

Backstein Book

Backstein Book Italic

Backstein Regular

Backstein Oblique

Backstein SemiBold

Backstein SemiBold Italic

Backstein Bold

Backstein Bold Italic

Backstein Alternates Hairline

Backstein Alternates Hairline Italic

Backstein Alternates Thin

Backstein Alternates Thin Italic

Backstein Alternates UltraLight

Backstein Alternates UltraLight Italic

Backstein Alternates Light

Backstein Alternates Light Italic

Backstein Alternates Book

Backstein Alternates Book Italic

Backstein Alternates

Backstein Alternates Oblique

Backstein Alternates SemiBold

Backstein Alternates SemiBold Italic

Backstein Alternates Bold

Backstein Alternates Bold Italic

Backstein Hairline - Glyph count:

This is a listing of all glyphs contained in the font, including OpenType variants that may only be accessible via OpenType-aware applications.

Each basic character (“A”) is followed by Unicode variants of the same character (Á, Ä…), then OpenType variants (small caps, alternates, ligatures…). This way you can see all the variations on a single character in one place.

Backstein Family

32 fonts

Best Value!

Backstein Hairline
Backstein Hairline Italic
Backstein Thin
Backstein Thin Italic
Backstein UltraLight
Backstein UltraLight Italic
Backstein Light
Backstein Light Italic
Backstein Book
Backstein Book Italic
Backstein Regular
Backstein Oblique
Backstein SemiBold
Backstein SemiBold Italic
Backstein Bold
Backstein Bold Italic
Backstein Alternates Hairline
Backstein Alternates Hairline Italic
Backstein Alternates Thin
Backstein Alternates Thin Italic
Backstein Alternates UltraLight
Backstein Alternates UltraLight Italic
Backstein Alternates Light
Backstein Alternates Light Italic
Backstein Alternates Book
Backstein Alternates Book Italic
Backstein Alternates
Backstein Alternates Oblique
Backstein Alternates SemiBold
Backstein Alternates SemiBold Italic
Backstein Alternates Bold
Backstein Alternates Bold Italic

Per Style:

$1.87 USD

Pack of 32 styles:

$60.00 USD

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Backstein Essentials

12 fonts

Backstein Light
Backstein Light Italic
Backstein Regular
Backstein Oblique
Backstein Bold
Backstein Bold Italic
Backstein Alternates Light
Backstein Alternates Light Italic
Backstein Alternates
Backstein Alternates Oblique
Backstein Alternates Bold
Backstein Alternates Bold Italic

Per Style:

$3.33 USD

Pack of 12 styles:

$40.00 USD

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Backstein Ultralight

4 fonts

Backstein UltraLight
Backstein UltraLight Italic
Backstein Alternates UltraLight
Backstein Alternates UltraLight Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

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Backstein Thin

4 fonts

Backstein Thin
Backstein Thin Italic
Backstein Alternates Thin
Backstein Alternates Thin Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

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Backstein Semibold

4 fonts

Backstein SemiBold
Backstein SemiBold Italic
Backstein Alternates SemiBold
Backstein Alternates SemiBold Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

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Backstein Regular

4 fonts

Backstein Regular
Backstein Oblique
Backstein Alternates
Backstein Alternates Oblique

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

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Backstein Light

4 fonts

Backstein Light
Backstein Light Italic
Backstein Alternates Light
Backstein Alternates Light Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

Buying Choices

Backstein Hairline

4 fonts

Backstein Hairline
Backstein Hairline Italic
Backstein Alternates Hairline
Backstein Alternates Hairline Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

Buying Choices

Backstein Book

4 fonts

Backstein Book
Backstein Book Italic
Backstein Alternates Book
Backstein Alternates Book Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

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Backstein Bold

4 fonts

Backstein Bold
Backstein Bold Italic
Backstein Alternates Bold
Backstein Alternates Bold Italic

Per Style:

$6.25 USD

Pack of 4 styles:

$25.00 USD

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Licensing Options

You can use this font in any of the following places. Read the full EULA text for details about each license. If you have a usage in mind that's not covered by these licenses, contact us and we'll see what we can do.

Webfonts: for your website

Webfonts allow you to embed the font into a webpage using the @font-face rule, so paragraphs and headings of text can be styled as the webfont. You will be serving the webfont kit for your own site and linking it in the CSS.

Webfonts can be used on a single domain. Agencies responsible for multiple websites, for example web design agencies or hosting providers, may not share a single webfont license across multiple websites.

If the font file itself won't be embedded in the website (for example, when the font is used in a static graphic image such as a logo) you should purchase a Desktop license instead.

Most foundries on MyFonts offer their webfonts with the Annual license model. Click here to Learn more.

Backstein WebFont EULA

Desktop: for use on a desktop workstation

For the most common uses, both personal and professional, for use in desktop applications with a font menu.

For example:

Install the font on your Mac OS X or Windows system
Use the font within desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Mac Pages, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
Create and print documents, as well as static images (.jpeg, .tiff, .png)

Desktop licenses are based on the number of users of the fonts. You can change the number of users by clicking the quantity dropdown option on Buying Choices or Cart pages.

Please be sure to review the listing foundry's Desktop license agreement as some restrictions may apply—such as use in logos/trademarks, geographic restrictions (number of locations), and products that will be sold.

Backstein Desktop EULA

App: for embedding in mobile applications

Select this license type when you are developing an app for iOS, Android, or Windows Phone, and you will be embedding the font file in your mobile application's code.

Backstein App EULA

Electronic Doc: for embedding in e-text products

You can use an Electronic Doc license to embed the font in an electronic publication such as an eBook, eMagazine, eNewspaper, or interactive PDF.

An Electronic Doc license is based on the number of publications in which the font is used. Each issue counts as a separate publication. Regional or format variations don't count as separate publications.

Updated versions of publications that are free to previous customers do not need a new license; otherwise, each new version that is released counts as a separate publication.

For font usage in graphic images shown as the ePub cover, consider a Desktop license instead as most allow for it.

Backstein Electronic Doc EULA

Digital Ad/Email: for use in HTML5 ads

You can use this type of license to embed fonts into digital ads, such as ads built using HTML5.

We'll supply a kit containing webfonts that can be used within digital ads, such as banner ads. This kit may be shared with third parties who are working on your behalf to produce the ad creatives, however you are wholly responsible for it.

HTML5 ads use webfonts, so why purchase a Digital Ads license rather than a Webfont license?

There are a few reasons, such as the Digital Ads EULA having terms that enable usage in digital ads and on advertising networks.

Digital advertisements also have different usage patterns compared to websites. Most websites generally have consistent pageviews month-to-month whereas advertising impressions can vary wildly month-to-month. Prices reflect this, making it much less expensive to use a Digital Ad license.

If you know the number of impressions the campaign requires, that amount can be ordered before the campaign begins. For campaigns where number impressions is unknown until the end of the campaign, you can true up at the end of each calendar month.

Backstein Digital Ad/Email EULA

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About Backstein Font Family

Backstein is an abstract sans built to last. Its strong horizontal foundation, pragmatic construction, and rock-solid texture make it a powerful choice for display and logotype applications, while its original lettershapes and subtle eccentricities maintain legibility even at smaller sizes. It comes fully equipped with pan-european language support, ligatures, and stylistic alternates. Backstein is now available in a spectrum of 8 weights, from ethereal Hairline to bedrock Bold. While each weight is available individually, we recommend the Backstein Essentials (Light, Regular, Bold) or Backstein Family (all 8 weights) value packs. Backstein is an original design by Catharsis Fonts (Christian Thalmann) that took its inspiration from the broken antiqua lettering in Berlin�s old subway stations. Its name means �baked brick� in German, summing up the intent behind the design: A solid, no-nonsense font you can build on. This font is dedicated to Simone.

Designers: Christian Thalmann

Publisher: Catharsis Fonts

Foundry: Catharsis Fonts

Design Owner: Catharsis Fonts

MyFonts debut: May 10, 2013

Backstein

About Catharsis Fonts

Catharsis Fonts is a one-man font foundry run on a hobby basis by astrophysicist Christian Thalmann, currently based in Zürich. Apparently this description needs to be at least 350 characters long, so here are some extra characters: Characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters characters.

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Backstein

Backstein Hairline - Glyph count:

Backstein Family

Best Value!

Backstein Essentials

Backstein Ultralight

Backstein Thin

Backstein Semibold

Backstein Regular

Backstein Light

Backstein Hairline

Backstein Book

Backstein Bold

Licensing Options

Webfonts: for your website

Desktop: for use on a desktop workstation

App: for embedding in mobile applications

Electronic Doc: for embedding in e-text products

Digital Ad/Email: for use in HTML5 ads

Licensing Options

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