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Fractus

Fractus

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DESIGNED BY

Olcar Alcaide

YEAR OF ISSUE

2019

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The Evolution of Gothic Letterforms

Medieval scribes—the devoted keepers of knowledge within monasteries—worked with one essential priority: to conserve every inch of their precious writing surfaces. From this need emerged the evolution of Gothic letterforms, a centuries-long journey that gave birth to a rich variety of blackletter styles. Among the most notable are Textura—also known as “Gothic Antique”—and Rotunda, a softer, more rounded script favored by Italian and Spanish scribes.

The Rise of German Fraktur

Around 1490, the French Bâtarde style began to spread across Germany, soon becoming known as Schwabacher, distinguished by its warm, rounded shapes. Shortly thereafter came Fraktur, a narrower and more condensed evolution attributed to Johann Neudörfer of Nuremberg (1513). Its popularity was immediate—so much so that within just a few years it evolved into a graphic emblem of German national identity for nearly four centuries.

A Fusion of Rigor & Baroque Elegance

Fraktur can be seen as a refined fusion of Textura and Schwabacher. Its lowercase letters balance strict vertical strokes with carefully placed curves, while its uppercase characters carry the expressive influence of the Baroque, adorned with dynamic flourishes that suggest motion and elegance.

A Timeless Choice for Commanding Branding

Despite the passing of centuries—and despite not being suited for long-form reading—Gothic Fraktur has retained an undeniable allure. Its strong, commanding presence and its deep connection to the spirit of Northern Europe’s Gothic cathedrals have allowed it to endure across time and trends. Today, its expressive power continues to make it a favorite across a remarkably wide range of applications: from banks, insurance companies, law firms, publishers, newspapers, and TV networks, to alcoholic beverages, tombstones, packaging, and even tattoos. Fraktur remains the go-to choice when the message must convey strength, tradition, and unmistakable character.

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Technical Specifications

Format
OpenType (.OTF) and Webfont (.WOFF2) for Mac and Windows
Weights
Regular
Glyphs
characters including ligatures and small caps
Language Support
Over 100 Latin-based languages, including Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe, African and Oceanic regions
Format
OpenType (.OTF) and Webfont (.WOFF2)
Weights
Regular
Glyphs
characters including ligatures and small caps
Language Support
Over 100 Latin-based languages, including Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe, African and Oceanic regions

Licensing Options

Desktop

Desktop License (Traditional Graphic Use)

This basic license allows you to use the font for personal or commercial static designs — anything printed or exported as a flat, non-editable image.

Allowed uses

You can use the font for:

  • Brand identities and logos
  • Printed materials (posters, flyers, packaging, stationery, invitations, etc.)
  • Videos (titles, credits, on-screen text)
  • PDFs and digital documents
  • Social media graphics

Not allowed

  • Embedding in websites, apps, e-books, or emails
  • Sharing, redistributing, or modifying the font
  • Using the font in team or server environments
  • AI training or large-scale commercial printing

License scope

The license is based on the number of users/computers. If you need more seats later, you can simply purchase additional users.

Webfont

Webfont License (For Websites)

This license lets you embed the font on your website using the @font-face rule, so your site’s text and headings display in that font. You’ll host the webfont files yourself and link them through your site’s CSS.

Allowed use

  • Embed the font on one domain only

Not allowed

  • Sharing one license across multiple websites or clients
  • Using the font for static graphics (logos, images, etc.) — for that, use a Desktop License instead

Note

Each webfont license applies to a single website. Agencies managing multiple sites need separate licenses for each domain.

ePub

Electronic Document License (For eBooks and Digital Publications)


This license allows you to embed the font in digital publications like eBooks, eMagazines, or eNewspapers.

Allowed use

  • Embed the font inside electronic documents or publications
  • Free updates to existing publications don’t require a new license

License scope

Each publication (or issue) requires its own license. Regional or format variations don’t count as separate publications.


Not allowed

  • Using the font for cover images — for that, use a Desktop License instead
  • Reusing the same license for different publications
Apps

App License (For Mobile Applications)

This license allows you to embed the font directly into a mobile app’s code, for platforms like iOS, Android, or Windows.

Allowed use

  • Include the font inside your app package for display within the app

Not allowed

  • Using the same license for multiple apps — each app needs its own license
  • Using the font outside the app (websites, print, etc.) without the appropriate license
Digital Ads

Digital Ad / Email License (For HTML5 Ads)

This license lets you embed fonts in digital advertisements, such as HTML5 banner ads or email campaigns. A webfont kit is provided for use in your ad creatives and may be shared with third parties producing the ads on your behalf.

Allowed use

  • Embedding fonts in HTML5 ads and email campaigns
  • Sharing the kit with collaborators working on your ads

Why this license?

Digital ad usage differs from regular websites — ad impressions fluctuate, while website traffic is more stable. The Digital Ad License is priced and structured for these variable campaigns, unlike standard Webfont licenses.

Not allowed

  • Using the license for websites or apps
  • Exceeding the number of impressions purchased without updating the license

Impressions

You can buy the license based on expected impressions before the campaign starts, or adjust later if the final number changes.