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Algerian Font

Decorative capitals with a vintage sign-painter flair

Stephenson Blake (1911); digitized by URW · Decorative display capitals ยท 1911 · ! Bundled with Microsoft Office

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Cinzel Decorative · closest free match to Algerian

Algerian font poster: decorative inline capitals on a vintage terracotta and gold backgroundAlgerian style capitals on an old shop sign and a certificate of achievementAlgerian style character set: decorative capitals, numbers and symbols

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

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License:
Bundled with Microsoft Office
Font Type:
System font
Download:
Free alternative: Cinzel Decorative (OFL-1.1)
Format:
TTF
Total Files:
3 styles + licence
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Algerian itself is not free to download. This button gives you Cinzel Decorative, the closest free match, licensed for commercial use. Algerian on Microsoft Typography

About Algerian

Algerian traces back to the British foundry Stephenson Blake, which issued it in 1911, and URW digitized it in the 1980s. Microsoft describes how its style reflects the lettering on signs in Spain and along the north coast of Africa, possibly influenced by Arabic calligraphers and sign makers. The capitals have sharp serifs, inline details and an ornamental, hand-crafted feel.

Because it ships with Microsoft Office, Algerian is a common choice for certificates, school projects, restaurant signs and posters that want a vintage or adventurous look. It is a capitals-only display face, best used for a few words at large sizes.

Where Algerian works best

  • Certificates and awards
  • Vintage and adventure posters
  • Restaurant and shop signs
  • School and party projects

Free alternatives to Algerian

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

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Cinzel Decorative offers ornate classical capitals with flourishes, a free way to get Algerian's decorative, formal feel.

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Almendra Display Display · 1 style ✓ OFL

Almendra Display has hand-crafted decorative capitals that suit vintage and fantasy designs.

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Diplomata Display · 1 style ✓ OFL

Diplomata is a wide, decorative display face with ornamental contrast, good for certificates and headings.

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Uncial Antiqua Display · 1 style ✓ OFL

Uncial Antiqua gives an old-world, hand-lettered character for adventure and historical themes.

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

Questions

Is Algerian font free?

It is free to use in documents you create with Microsoft Office, but not to redistribute or use as a web font. Cinzel Decorative and Almendra Display are free alternatives.

Where does the Algerian font come from?

It was issued by the British foundry Stephenson Blake in 1911 and later digitized by URW. Microsoft includes it with Office.

Does Algerian have lowercase letters?

No. Algerian is a capitals-only decorative display font.

What is Algerian used for?

Certificates, posters, signs and headings that want a vintage, decorative or adventurous look.

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