More self-notes. Still looking. Have to put this on hold while I catch up on reports that need to be filed (bleh).

http://www.dafont.com/quadrata-preciosa.font?fpp=100&af=on

http://www.dafont.com/manuskript-gothisch.font?fpp=100&af=on

http://www.dafont.com/gregorianflf.font?fpp=100&af=on

http://www.dafont.com/traditional-gothic-.font?fpp=100&af=on

I like it but I can't quite place the type. It looks very similar to batarde, but the letters don't seem angular enough for batarde. Do you happen to know what type it is?

This section is more for my personal notes so I can remember which ones I've looked at so far. I also just realized I am an idiot because the latin language (and therefore the text) doesn't include the letter Y except for borrowed greek words. At least it narrows down my search field.

And thanks for the example you provided koeiekat, but I think I am leaning more toward the gothic and french cursive side of the lettering for its' more recognizable type and aesthetic look.

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/scripts/examples/textura7.htm

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/scripts/examples/prescissa.htm

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/scripts/examples/batarde1.htm

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/scripts/examples/batarde2.htm

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/scripts/examples/cursive8.htm

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/scripts/examples/cursive9.htm

Thank you for your generous assistance and I appreciate any new information or sources as you come across them. I think I have enough leading material on hand to keep me busy for several days.

I am trying to find some downloadable fonts of authentic German and French Medieval fonts. I have found lots of excellent examples of fonts in historical documents, but a majority of the fonts are either horrendously distorted or just plain unreadable in the modern age (specifically due to the absence of letters such as y, z, or lack of distinction between u and v). There are some better fonts toward the end of the gothic period and the beginning of the humanistic period, and this website can provide a very good reference for those wanting to get a better idea of what I am looking for.

http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/writing.htm

I intend to use the font for personal use in building a family crest as I research our family history.

Thanks for your time and patience.