Gotica Bastard

by Manfred Klein · Website

Gotica Bastard is a blackletter face by Manfred Klein rooted in the bastarda tradition, a late medieval calligraphic style that sat between the rigid formality of textura and the looseness of cursive hands. The letterforms carry real historical weight, with angular strokes and dense vertical rhythm that feel authentically dark and archaic. Best used at display sizes for headlines, titles, or any project that calls for a genuine medieval atmosphere rather than a stylized approximation.