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Underdove Typeface

Underdove Typeface

Description

Underdove Typeface – A Gothic Tribute to Elegance and Authority

Introducing Underdove Typeface, a meticulously designed blackletter font that draws its soul from the Victorian era’s ornamental engravings and the enduring sophistication of classical calligraphy. Each character in Underdove is shaped with intention — combining bold Gothic structure with flourished elegance — making it a powerful choice for branding, editorial designs, packaging, posters, and other high-impact visual compositions.

Crafted by Alit Design Studio, Underdove is a celebration of detail and historical beauty, fused with the flexibility modern creatives demand.

🔹 Design Inspiration

Underdove is more than a typeface — it’s a visual narrative. It evokes the craftsmanship of 19th-century woodcuts and maritime documents, echoing the artistry found in old nautical maps, heraldic documents, and vintage engravings. The name Underdove conjures a sense of mystery, resilience, and nobility — qualities reflected in each glyph.

🔹 Font Aesthetics

Underdove boasts a strong, classic blackletter structure infused with:

  • Intricate flourishes and ornamental swashes that lend a majestic, ceremonial quality
  • Sharp, angular terminals balanced with soft, curling embellishments
  • A subtle texture that mimics hand-engraving, perfect for vintage or steampunk-inspired projects

This combination of grit and grace makes it ideal for logos, book covers, spirits & wine labels, historical themes, tattoo-style art, and high-end editorial layouts.

🔹 Font Features

  • 820 total glyphs – Offering incredible variety and stylistic control
  • Stylistic Alternates – Multiple versions of many letters to match any mood or context
  • Elegant Swashes – Add flourished tails or extended strokes for custom compositions
  • Creative Ligatures – Hand-designed letter pairs and trios for seamless flow
  • PUA Encoded – Full access to alternate characters without needing special design software
  • Multilingual Support – Covers a wide range of Latin-based languages, making it suitable for global use

🔹 Technical Details

  • Format: OTF / TTF / WOFF
  • Compatibility: Adobe Suite, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW, Silhouette, Cricut, and other major software
  • Fully tested for print and web use

🔹 Perfect For:

  • Luxury branding and identity
  • Historical or fantasy-themed projects
  • Gothic, medieval, or vintage aesthetics
  • Event posters and album artwork
  • Packaging for wines, perfumes, and artisan goods
  • Decorative headlines, signage, and tattoo design

Whether you’re crafting an epic title, a regal brand, or a detailed vintage piece, Underdove Typeface offers the expressive versatility and classical grandeur to bring your vision to life.

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Price$129

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NOTE: You may purchase the font on behalf of a client and give them the licensed files. The client becomes the license holder and must not resell or sub‑license the font to anyone else.
Standard LicenseBusiness LicenseStudio LicenseCorporate License
OverviewWorldwide perpetual use: 1 logo, unlimited self-hosted domain, social media (2-min videos max), 5,000 print/digital copies, 2,500 merch items.

Excludes apps, software, games, film, TV.

Includes all benefits covered by Standard License. Unlimited social media, publications, merch, physical tattoo studio locations.

Excludes app, software, game, film, TV.

Includes all benefits covered by Business License.

App, game, film, TV allowed with limitations.

Remove all limitations from Studio License.
Geographical scopeWorldwide.Worldwide.Worldwide.Worldwide.
DurationPerpetual.Perpetual.Perpetual.Perpetual.
LogoOne registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.Unlimited logo creation for all registered or unregistered logos across all brands subsidiaries and legal entities controlled directly or indirectly by the Licensee as the ultimate parent company.
WebfontUnlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
Social mediaStatic images and videos up to two minutes each. Unlimited posts on any platform or account.Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
MerchandiseUp to 2,500 physical end-products manufactured for sale that incorporate the font. A multi-item pack (e.g., three stickers) counts as one product if sold as a single SKU. Promotional giveaways and in-house uses (stationery, uniforms, signage) are not counted.Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
Digital and physical publicationsUp to 5,000 aggregate copies across print and digital download.Unlimited print and digital copies.Unlimited print and digital copies.Unlimited print and digital copies.
Promotional materialUnlimited online impressions and printed copies.Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
Game developmentNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one specific game title. Each sequel and spin-off requires a separate license.Unlimited use across any number of game titles, including but not limited to sequels and spin-offs without the need for separate licensing for each title.
Apps and softwareNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one app or software. Embedding permitted for use within the app, including server application.Use in unlimited apps or software. Embedding permitted for use within the app, including server application.
Movie and filmNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one specific motion picture. Each sequel, spin-off, or any other production requires a separate license.Use the font in any number of motion pictures, including but not limited to sequels, spin-offs, and other productions, without the need for separate licensing for each title.
TV seriesNot permitted.Not permitted.Use in one season of a TV series title only. Additional seasons require separate licenses.Use the font in unlimited seasons and unlimited TV series titles.
Tattoo artworkOne physical tattoo studio at a single street address. The font may be installed only on computers owned or leased by that studio and used only for clients tattooed at that address. If the studio relocates, the licence moves with it. Off-site conventions or guest spots are not covered.One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.Unlimited physical locations across all brands subsidiaries and legal entities controlled directly or indirectly by the Licensee as the ultimate parent company. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by those brands and used only for clients tattooed at any studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.

Standard License

Worldwide perpetual use: 1 logo, unlimited self-hosted domains, social media (2-min videos max), 5,000 print/digital copies, 2,500 merch items. Excludes apps, software, games, film, TV.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: One physical tattoo studio at a single street address. The font may be installed only on computers owned or leased by that studio and used only for clients tattooed at that address. If the studio relocates, the licence moves with it. Off-site conventions or guest spots are not covered.
  • Logo: One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Static images and videos up to two minutes each. Unlimited posts on any platform or account.
  • Merchandise: Up to 2,500 physical end-products manufactured for sale that incorporate the font. A multi-item pack (e.g., three stickers) counts as one product if sold as a single SKU. Promotional giveaways and in-house uses (stationery, uniforms, signage) are not counted.
  • Digital and physical publications: Up to 5,000 aggregate copies across print and digital download.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Not permitted.
  • Apps and software: Not permitted.
  • Movie and film: Not permitted.
  • TV series: Not permitted.

Business License

Includes all benefits covered by Standard License. Unlimited social media, publications, merch, physical tattoo studio locations. Excludes app, software, game, film, TV.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.
  • Logo: One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
  • Merchandise: Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
  • Digital and physical publications: Unlimited print and digital copies.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Not permitted.
  • Apps and software: Not permitted.
  • Movie and film: Not permitted.
  • TV series: Not permitted.

Studio License

Includes all benefits covered by Business License. App, game, film, TV allowed with limitations.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: One studio brand, unlimited physical locations. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by that brand and used only for clients tattooed at any of its studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.
    • < li>Logo: One registered or unregistered logo for one legal entity. Minor or complete redesigns of the same mark for the same entity are covered without extra fee.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
  • Merchandise: Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
  • Digital and physical publications: Unlimited print and digital copies.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Use in one specific game title. Each sequel and spin-off requires a separate license.
  • Apps and software: Use in one app or software. Embedding permitted for use within the app, including server application.
  • Movie and film: Use in one specific motion picture. Each sequel, spin-off, or any other production requires a separate license.
  • TV series: Use in one season of a TV series title only. Additional seasons require separate licenses.

Corporate License

Remove all limitations from Studio License.
  • Geographical scope: Worldwide.
  • Duration: Perpetual.
  • Tattoo artwork: Unlimited physical locations across all brands subsidiaries and legal entities controlled directly or indirectly by the Licensee as the ultimate parent company. The font may be installed on any computer owned or leased by those brands and used only for clients tattooed at any studios. New branches are automatically covered. Relocations, conventions, and guest spots are all included.
  • Logo: Unlimited logo creation for all registered or unregistered logos across all brands subsidiaries and legal entities controlled directly or indirectly by the Licensee as the ultimate parent company.
  • Webfont: Unlimited page views for self hosted use across all publicly accessible domains and subdomains under the licensee's control.
  • Social media: Unlimited posts on any platform or account. No cap on video length.
  • Merchandise: Unlimited physical end products that incorporate the font, whether offered for sale, used internally, or used for promotional purposes.
  • Digital and physical publications: Unlimited print and digital copies.
  • Promotional material: Unlimited online impressions and printed copies.
  • Game development: Unlimited use across any number of game titles, including but not limited to sequels and spin-offs without the need for separate licensing for each title.
  • Apps and software: Use in unlimited apps or software. Embedding permitted for use within the app, including server application.
  • Movie and film: Use the font in any number of motion pictures, including but not limited to sequels, spin-offs, and other productions, without the need for separate licensing for each title.
  • TV series: Use the font in unlimited seasons and unlimited TV series titles.