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Title: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: banned8 on 20 Oct, 2007, 17:04:26
You can download a PDF from this address: GreekFontSamples - Download - 4shared (http://www.4shared.com/file/26965334/c198cdeb/GreekFontSamples.html) or this https://www.translatum.gr/downloads/lithos.zip

It's a 1.5 megabyte file (you'll need Adobe Reader to view it) and contains 11 pages of Greek fonts to choose from (22 typefaces in all).

Please note that Ancient Greek was normally written in upper case and the Lithos font (https://www.translatum.gr/downloads/lithos.zip) on page 3 is a popular choice.

On the other hand, if you want the full set of accents that were invented later and have been in use until about 30 years ago, you should choose one of the polytonic typefaces.
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: katsa on 09 Nov, 2007, 05:19:59
Many Thanks once again Nickel for your fast reply, I downloaded this yesterday and agrree, there is nothing these
This is a font that I am interested in though, any ideas where I can find this?
http://www.strofesband.com/profile.html

teh style of the word strofes
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: banned8 on 09 Nov, 2007, 05:28:44
Yes, interesting. Give me 24 hours and I think I'll find it for you.
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: katsa on 09 Nov, 2007, 05:39:02
Many Thanks
Hers another style  that im interested in

http://jimmystattoo.gr/gallery/content/2007/01%20JAN%202007/qw%20003.jpg
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: oberonsghost on 28 Jan, 2009, 14:35:25
Many Thanks once again Nickel for your fast reply, I downloaded this yesterday and agrree, there is nothing these
This is a font that I am interested in though, any ideas where I can find this?
http://www.strofesband.com/profile.html

teh style of the word strofes


strofes is set in Eurostile.  It's available through Linotype (www.lintype.com), but check first to see if you've got it loaded on your system (it's on mine)

;)

I've seen the typeface of the tattoo in your picture...but I can't remember what it is....
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: hartford10 on 06 Aug, 2010, 20:24:22
It is really a very good information about the greek fonts and it clears all the doubts regarding this. It is very difficult to translate in to any other language.
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: rotis on 22 Feb, 2011, 03:42:11
The New Testament was in all caps (as far as I can understand) and was handwritten (obviously).

Is there a font anywhere that mimics how the Scriptures look?  The only all cap Greek fonts look like block letters.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: billberg23 on 22 Feb, 2011, 05:47:04
You might browse here: http://www.google.gr/search?hl=el&xhr=t&q=Greek+polytonic+fonts&cp=17&pf=p&sclient=psy&rlz=1C1CHMC_elGR291GR304&qscrl=1&aq=0&aqi=&aql=&oq=Greek+polytonic+fo&pbx=1&cad=h
I doubt, however, that you'll find a font that tries to bring together the various idiosyncratic hands of the first century C.E.  To give you some idea of what you'd be looking for, here's a scrap of papyrus from the first century (from a speech of Demosthenes).  And it's one of the neater hands!  It would be a brave soul who tried to create a font from this model!
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: rotis on 24 Feb, 2011, 06:36:30
I have found several clean copies.  This is the textus vaticus.  I know it is like 400 ce (i think) but it is better then the block font I have been finding.

I would be pretty happy with something like this. 

Or is this not considered the original greek?
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: billberg23 on 24 Feb, 2011, 06:50:43
Yes, that's nice majuscule script, ca. 400.  You should be able to find such a font, if you shop around.  As I say, our fontmaster may be along to help.
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: rotis on 24 Feb, 2011, 22:40:47
What about GFS Ignacio?  Is this one true?

http://www.greekfontsociety.gr/pages/en_typefaces_majuscules.html
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: billberg23 on 24 Feb, 2011, 23:38:54
The Ignacio is really nice.  So is the Jackson.  I'd go for either one.  What do others think?
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: gaius969 on 12 Jan, 2013, 21:04:25
Where I can now find ancient Greek fonts, becouse the links are not active anymore. Thank you.
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: spiros on 12 Jan, 2013, 21:22:37
https://www.translatum.gr/downloads/lithos.zip
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: gaius969 on 15 Jan, 2013, 15:47:04
Thank you. Where I can find more fonts for tattoos?
Title: Re: Samples of Greek fonts for signs and tattoos
Post by: spiros on 15 Jan, 2013, 16:05:26
Any polytonic Greek fonts (if you want to use ancient Greek accents and breathings), or any Greek fonts (if you just want capitals) i.e. plenty listed here.
Download Greek fonts - Read, Print, Type, Browse in Greek, Explorer (https://www.translatum.gr/fonts/)
Title: Ancient Greek Fonts
Post by: Skyperch on 29 Jul, 2020, 09:04:56
Hi,

I am searching on-line for an authentic generator of Ancient Greeks font, but with little success. Oh, I am getting many hit from generators that say that it's "Ancient Greek", but it's always a stylised, artistic rendition that does not have true authenticity. To be frank, some of them look comedic and not very reliable.

I am inquiring because I am wanting to get a new tattoo in Ancient Greek, and I would like it to look as accurate and reliable as possible.

Could someone please suggest a trustworthy website, or know of a language pack that I could download (perhaps for Microsoft Word), that could help me generate the 2 short phrases I have in mind? Or have any other suggestions on how I could procure it?

Many thanks for your time,

Skyperch.
Title: Ancient Greek Fonts
Post by: spiros on 29 Jul, 2020, 09:16:29
See on this thread.