Gothic type, also known as fractured (fractals), is based on medieval calligraphy emanating from the Latin alphabet. They began to be used with the incunabula (Gutenberg’s 42-line Bible stands out), evolving towards modern typography (Fraktur was used to write German texts from the 16th century until Hitler forbade it in 1941). Many type designers are currently creating new typefaces from the old gothic ones. They are very strong typefaces, with bodies and presence that leave no one indifferent. What typography transmits to us is something we cannot ignore; it is a decisive element that can make a difference in the final result. A font can reflect professionalism, dynamism, creativity, confidence, innovation, and seriousness… typography transmits emotions and has its personality. Typography reinforces the message so that it is interpreted much more effectively. Therefore, as a visual communicator, I needed to create my typeface, one that was my voice. And I was especially interested in going back to the origins of writing when the work of the scribe and typographer was highly valued because not everyone could leave their written voice. As he did not have a wedge and clay tablet, I opted for pen and ink to understand gothic typography and make it my own. I have always felt very identified with the Gothic; so intense, different, and even rejected and despised by humanists due to its complex understanding.
