For iPad, iPhone & Android
Now with FREE Workbook!
Spitzfeder guides you step by step through learning the old Kurrent script – digital on the iPad, iPhone or Android tablet and complemented by practice on real paper with a fountain pen using the free workbook. Read and write Kurrent.
Android – Coming soon
Not a web app – Spitzfeder runs as a true native app on iPad, iPhone and Android with full device support.
12 lections, 7 activity types and 181 stations – from the first letter to reading historical sources.
No internet connection needed, no account, no tracking, no ads. Your data stays locally on your device.
Spitzfeder teaches the classic Kurrent script – the most common script in historical letters and sources. Master Kurrent and you can also read Sütterlin.
Spitzfeder offers two main learning modes – combine both for effective learning.
A digital learning path with various activity types: lectures, tracing, writing, reading, matching, landmarks and research tasks.
Write with a fountain pen and real ink on lined paper, using Spitzfeder as your guide. You can track your practice time in the app.
The digital mode guides you through a variety of exercises that build on each other and lead you confidently through the Kurrent script.
Interactive learning units provide you with historical and specialist background knowledge about the Kurrent script.
Follow the strokes of each Kurrent letter on screen. Instant feedback shows you how accurate you are.
Write complete words on a line system, fully digital and pressure-sensitive on the tablet or with a fountain pen in a free workbook with app support.
Decipher words and expand your reading skills in Kurrent – ideal preparation for reading old letters and documents.
Match Kurrent letters to their Latin equivalents and strengthen your skills in a playful way.
Discover historical backgrounds and fascinating stories about German landmarks and the era of the Kurrent script.
Decipher historical sources and apply your knowledge of the Kurrent script to real documents.
Spitzfeder also offers helpful tools that make learning even more effective.
Watch how each letter is written stroke by stroke – in an animated preview that shows the correct writing flow.
Spitzfeder works with pressure sensitive digital pens and varies the stroke width – just like writing with a fountain pen.
Collect XP, level up and track your learning progress across all 12 lections and 181 stations.
Designed especially for smartphones but also usable on tablets: Write on paper with a fountain pen and document your results with your device.
Productive, receptive and playful – these three pillars form the foundation of your learning journey.
Tracing and writing – learn the letters actively by tracing them stroke by stroke and writing complete words yourself.
Reading and deciphering – train your eye to recognise and understand Kurrent words and historical texts with confidence.
Matching and answering questions – consolidate your knowledge through interactive exercises that are fun and motivating.
See what learning with Spitzfeder looks like – tap an image to enlarge it.
Whether you're a genealogist, history student or simply curious – Spitzfeder is for anyone who wants to read and write Kurrent.
Decipher old church records, letters and documents of your ancestors. 40 Million people in the US alone have German roots. Keep your family history alive.
Ideal for seminars in history, German studies or archival science – structured and interactive. Do not despair over historical sources
Discover a fascinating cultural technique with Kurrent. Immerse yourself in the world of historical documents, German landmarks and their history.
Kurrent thrives on flowing movements, clear proportions and precise strokes. Train your penmanship and discover the beauty of an accurate and elegant script.
Curious about what once was.
Spitzfeder was born from the desire to read old letters and documents from my own family history. I was particularly captivated by the story of my great-great-grandfather Jacob Högemann. As captain of the sailing ship Stella, he sank in 1892 on a voyage from New York to London. Shortly before his departure, he sent a letter to his son. I was determined to find out what his last words were. The idea of creating Spitzfeder was born.
Download Spitzfeder and start your journey into the world of the Kurrent script.
Android – Coming soon
