Brachen Typeface
Brachen is a lowercase modular typeface that draws inspiration from the rich heritage of early blackletter script. In creating a grid based modular system, I was able to explore form and tactility within type design, as well as density and compactness evident in blackletter scripts. By translating the ornate details of these historic styles into modular forms, Brachen balances the rich tradition of blackletter with a modern geometric approach. In working with a modular system, I was able to explore working within creative constraints which served as a generative force whilst designing, encouraging me to explore the tension between repetition and variation. Through pushing these boundaries and experimenting with legibility and visual impact, I aimed to celebrate the elegance of blackletter whilst reimagining its potential for contemporary design applications.
