Achtung U2 - the Achtung Baby Font -- FINALLY!

fabiolous · 09-19-2012, 02:47 PM

I've posted this elsewhere in other U2 forums, but have been waiting for my membership here to be authenticated so I could share the love.

I've been a U2 fan since I was 13 (err, let me do the math... that was back in 1989, or so). Anyhow, I loved U2 before Achtung Baby and, in fact, wasn't really sure about the whole re-invented U2 that came about with Achtung. Needless to say, it didn't take long to come around to the new style of music. It now stands as one of my favorite all-time albums.

With the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby, a lot of fans put together their own artwork for the CD covers of the Deluxe CD set, etc. However, something was always missing from the artwork...

After hunting high and low and finding nothing suitable—and after noting that a lot of people have been looking for something like this...

I have, for my fist post EVER, decided to make the following announcement:

Please note the following:
There is a .txt file within the zip file (see links below) that goes into much more detail on this font. Feel free to read it.
This is not a perfect font - nor is it nearly as comprehensive in its abilities as I would like. If U2 uses a font (and there's at least some evidence this is the case since exact characters are sometimes used in separate pieces of artwork), theirs is much more capable than mine. This was my first attempt ever at creating a font (let alone an open-type font which allows for ligature and contextual character replacement!), and I have no doubt some people could do better or even improve upon this one. That said, it's actually a really good font and I think most everyone will appreciate how accurate it is and appreciate it's capabilities.

Create and Enjoy!
Achtung U2 - font (4shared.com)
Achtung U2 - font (rapidshare)

Yes, I am accepting showerings of love, praise, and/or money!

--DanH

LadySpinHead · 09-19-2012, 03:10 PM

I saw this over a @u2, and I gave it a shout out on PLEBA- I'm not registered on the @u2 boards, but now that you're here, thank you! Looks great!

gvox · 09-19-2012, 03:32 PM

Very nice!

DGP00666 · 09-19-2012, 05:35 PM

Awesome job!!!
Been looking for this since 1991.

Thanks a lot.

Galeongirl · 09-20-2012, 08:10 AM

I'm one of the people who has been looking for this for ages! You're a hero!

U2Soar · 09-20-2012, 01:35 PM

Thank you Fabiolous

fabiolous · 09-20-2012, 02:52 PM

Someone else mentioned elsewhere that the font worked fully in Open-Office, but I haven't verified that personally. At any rate, I suspect most people will use this font for graphic design items and not for word processing.

--------------------------------------------------------------
[quoted from U2Start.com forum]
By the way, there's a .txt document within the .zip file that explains this, but it's probably worth mentioning here:

The font only uses its basic characters within MS Word (and perhaps other word-processing software) because it doesn't have a digital signature--something that is required by Word in order to "safely" use Open-Type font features. However, InDesign, PhotoShop, and other design software should automatically use the full effects of the font--which actually makes a pretty big difference in how it all looks when everything is displayed--provided open-type/ligatures are enabled within the program. I believe most are enabled by default.

--DanH

NotTheOnlyOne · 09-27-2012, 06:17 PM

So cool

...but it says the file was removed.

dazzledbylight · 10-03-2012, 02:30 PM

quite wonderful!

Popmartijn · 10-03-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotTheOnlyOne

So cool

...but it says the file was removed.

Yes. I wanted to download the file, but it does not seem to be available anymore.

Bonogirl777 · 06-21-2013, 12:20 AM

Is it possible to make it downloadable again? This would be totally awesome and useful for my next tattoo.

joaoclaudiobh · 08-16-2013, 06:11 PM

anyone?

johndavey · 10-05-2013, 02:37 PM

Bueller?

achtungbabe · 08-12-2014, 03:18 AM

Would love to use this if the links worked

Max_theHitman · 09-23-2014, 12:41 PM

Does anyone have this font available anymore?
I really need it to create some U2 art with it.

please PM it to me, or send by mail - fumarmata1@gmail.com

Thank very much in advance.
I will send you personally the new wallpapers I will create

´

one_cool_dude17 · 10-02-2014, 06:45 PM

Yes, please! Would live to have this!! :-)

Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference

impulsenine · 11-06-2015, 08:47 PM

Bumping in hope for the AB font o___o

fabiolous · 11-07-2015, 09:47 AM

If you're looking for the Achtung U2 font, please PM me.

pepokiss · 06-13-2018, 05:41 PM

Anyone has it that can upload it again, please?

impulsenine · 06-13-2018, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepokiss

Anyone has it that can upload it again, please?

This is the most recent version I'm aware of

09-19-2012, 02:47 PM	#1
fabiolous Babyface Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Achtung U2 - the Achtung Baby Font -- FINALLY! I've posted this elsewhere in other U2 forums, but have been waiting for my membership here to be authenticated so I could share the love. I've been a U2 fan since I was 13 (err, let me do the math... that was back in 1989, or so). Anyhow, I loved U2 before Achtung Baby and, in fact, wasn't really sure about the whole re-invented U2 that came about with Achtung. Needless to say, it didn't take long to come around to the new style of music. It now stands as one of my favorite all-time albums. With the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby, a lot of fans put together their own artwork for the CD covers of the Deluxe CD set, etc. However, something was always missing from the artwork... After hunting high and low and finding nothing suitable—and after noting that a lot of people have been looking for something like this... I have, for my fist post EVER, decided to make the following announcement: Please note the following: There is a .txt file within the zip file (see links below) that goes into much more detail on this font. Feel free to read it. This is not a perfect font - nor is it nearly as comprehensive in its abilities as I would like. If U2 uses a font (and there's at least some evidence this is the case since exact characters are sometimes used in separate pieces of artwork), theirs is much more capable than mine. This was my first attempt ever at creating a font (let alone an open-type font which allows for ligature and contextual character replacement!), and I have no doubt some people could do better or even improve upon this one. That said, it's actually a really good font and I think most everyone will appreciate how accurate it is and appreciate it's capabilities. Create and Enjoy! Achtung U2 - font (4shared.com) Achtung U2 - font (rapidshare) Yes, I am accepting showerings of love, praise, and/or money! --DanH __________________

09-19-2012, 03:10 PM	#2
LadySpinHead Refugee Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Faraway, So Close Posts: 1,780 Local Time: 04:53 PM	I saw this over a @u2, and I gave it a shout out on PLEBA- I'm not registered on the @u2 boards, but now that you're here, thank you! Looks great! __________________

09-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 20,099 Local Time: 05:53 PM	Very nice! __________________ band on fb

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09-19-2012, 05:35 PM	#4
DGP00666 The Fly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Far beyond the black horizon Posts: 62 Local Time: 10:53 PM	Awesome job!!! Been looking for this since 1991. Thanks a lot.

09-20-2012, 01:35 PM	#6
U2Soar War Child Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 911 Local Time: 04:53 PM	Thank you Fabiolous

09-20-2012, 02:52 PM	#7
fabiolous Babyface Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Someone else mentioned elsewhere that the font worked fully in Open-Office, but I haven't verified that personally. At any rate, I suspect most people will use this font for graphic design items and not for word processing. -------------------------------------------------------------- [quoted from U2Start.com forum] By the way, there's a .txt document within the .zip file that explains this, but it's probably worth mentioning here: The font only uses its basic characters within MS Word (and perhaps other word-processing software) because it doesn't have a digital signature--something that is required by Word in order to "safely" use Open-Type font features. However, InDesign, PhotoShop, and other design software should automatically use the full effects of the font--which actually makes a pretty big difference in how it all looks when everything is displayed--provided open-type/ligatures are enabled within the program. I believe most are enabled by default. --DanH

09-27-2012, 06:17 PM	#8
NotTheOnlyOne Babyface Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5 Local Time: 04:53 PM	So cool ...but it says the file was removed.

10-03-2012, 02:30 PM	#9
dazzledbylight Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the sound dancing - w Bono & Edge :D Posts: 34,938 Local Time: 05:53 PM	quite wonderful!

06-21-2013, 12:20 AM	#11
Bonogirl777 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: At Tim Horton's with Kristen and Val talking about Tan Adam and fashion disasters. Posts: 25,705 Local Time: 05:53 PM	Is it possible to make it downloadable again? This would be totally awesome and useful for my next tattoo.

08-16-2013, 06:11 PM	#12
joaoclaudiobh The Fly Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Out of Space Posts: 105 Local Time: 06:53 PM	anyone?

10-05-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
johndavey Babyface Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 19 Local Time: 09:53 PM	Bueller?

08-12-2014, 03:18 AM	#14
achtungbabe The Fly Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Where the streets have no name Posts: 44 Local Time: 04:53 PM	Would love to use this if the links worked

09-23-2014, 12:41 PM	#15
Max_theHitman Refugee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Planet_Portugal Posts: 1,163 Local Time: 09:53 PM	Does anyone have this font available anymore? I really need it to create some U2 art with it. please PM it to me, or send by mail - fumarmata1@gmail.com Thank very much in advance. I will send you personally the new wallpapers I will create ´

10-02-2014, 06:45 PM	#16
one_cool_dude17 The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jackson Posts: 287 Local Time: 04:53 PM	Yes, please! Would live to have this!! :-) Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference

11-06-2015, 08:47 PM	#17
impulsenine The Fly Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 101 Local Time: 02:53 PM	Bumping in hope for the AB font o___o

11-07-2015, 09:47 AM	#18
fabiolous Babyface Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5 Local Time: 03:53 PM	If you're looking for the Achtung U2 font, please PM me.

06-13-2018, 05:41 PM	#19
pepokiss Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 7,984 Local Time: 05:53 PM	Anyone has it that can upload it again, please?