Memoria is a contemporary reinterpretation of rustic, primitive broad-nib lettering. It echos the naive style of early Swiss Germanic inscriptions. Its high density, its repetitive rhythm, and the straightforward ductus, evoke a spirit that is both structured and raw. Steeped in blackletter influence, the result is modular yet never mechanical: the letterforms are balanced between a geometric order and the dynamic tensions of the hand. As its name implies, Memoria channels the spirit of the past. It draws inspiration from tombstone epigraphy, where alphabet was confined to an all-caps, stone-cut tradition. The uppercase model is derived from a type specimen found in Schrift + Symbol in Stein, Holz und Metall by Sepp Jakob and Donatus M. Leicher, 1977. While the exact origin of the design is not documented, it appears to be an archetypal form, passed down and shared across generations within the stone carving craft. Now reimagined with a full lowercase set, Memoria expands its expressive range of characters. Featuring condensed forms counterbalanced by circular ‘O/o’ constructions, and a generous selection of playful alternates (up to 20 stylistic sets) it showcases a huge amount of possibilities and liveliness combinations. Ideal for dramatic titles, artistic editorial work, expressive logos, posters, album covers, and typographic experiments, Memoria lends boldness, gravity, and edge to any visual identity; for those who dare to be different ! While standing unique and timeless it still shares visual affinities with other famous typographic examples such as Roger Excoffon’s Banco or Rudolf Koch’s Neuland…
Designed & developed by Arnaud Chemin, with help of Paloma Brancato Plana, mastered by Solenn Bordeau at OTT
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