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License
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Analysis Status
License analyzed
Updated Apr 3, 2026, 1:25 PM
Embedding
Preview and print embedding allowed
fsType 4
Pricing
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License terms are not explicit. Verify commercial rights with the source.
License not specified · Preview and print embedding allowed
License not specified · Preview and print embedding allowed
License not specified · Preview and print embedding allowed
License not specified · Preview and print embedding allowed
License not specified · Preview and print embedding allowed
License not specified · Preview and print embedding allowed
Commercial Use Guidance
License terms are not explicit. Verify commercial rights with the source.
Attribution & Foundry
No designer or foundry attribution was included in the analyzed metadata.
Vendor ID
Works well for headlines and short titles
Avoid using for body text due to potential readability issues
Pairs well with serif fonts for contrast
Ensure sufficient letter spacing for clarity
Best used in larger sizes to highlight its form





Categories
Sans-serif
Styles
6
Source Format
ZIP archive
Font Family
DB Head Alternate
Font Subfamily
Black Italic
Full Name
DBHeadAlternate-BlackItalic
PostScript Name
DBHeadAlternate-BlackItalic
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Version
Version 1.000;PS 2.00;hotconv 1.0.38
Commercial Use Guidance
License terms are not explicit. Verify commercial rights with the source.
Description
This custom font was created for the exclusive use of Deutsche Bahn AG. Outside design studios, advertising agencies, repro houses and other such companies or individuals should not use this font in connection with work for any other than Deutsche Bahn AG.
Copyright
Design 2005 by Erik Spiekermann & Christian Schwartz
Trademark
DB Head is a registered Trademark of Deutsche Bahn AG
Suitable for branding materials like logos
Use for creating a sense of space and openness
