"Blackletter typefaces elicit many contradictory emotions depending, of course, on the context in which they are used and the manner in which they are composed. Sometimes they bark commands - STOP or BEWARE. Other times they are comforting in an ecclesiastical way - Christmas and Easter greetings. During World War II Blackletter was menacing for those in occupied lands who read it as exclusionary - as in FORBIDDEN or DANGER; others accepted it as patriotic"
"- in Germany, it was volk (or people's) lettering. Some Blackletter alphabets are difficult to read; others are simple, depending on how they appear on a page (and who the reader is). Some designs are ornate (a few) with elegant flourishes; others are oppressively gothic, dark and dogmatic. Had it not been for the Roman letter inscription on Trajan's Column, we might all be using Blackletter variations today."
Blackletter typefaces evoke contrasting emotions that depend on context, composition, and reader background. They can command attention with STOP or BEWARE, or convey ecclesiastical warmth for holiday greetings. Historical associations include wartime exclusionary signage and nationalist lettering. Legibility varies widely between ornate and simple Blackletter alphabets. Some designs feature elegant flourishes; others read as dark, gothic, and dogmatic. OTC Textura applies Blackletter characteristics in a versatile display and text face readable at small sizes. The face includes one bold weight, alternative letterforms (multiple capital and lowercase variants), ligatures, and dynamic stroke treatments that suggest movement.
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