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BC Unciala specimen from Briefcase Type Foundry

A typeface drawing on the uncial script tradition of early medieval manuscripts, released by Briefcase Type Foundry.

About

BC Unciala takes its cues from uncial letterforms, the rounded, single-case script used in manuscripts from roughly the 4th to 8th centuries. Released by Prague-based Briefcase Type Foundry, it sits in their catalogue alongside other historically inflected typefaces. Suitable for display settings where a historical or calligraphic reference is required.

Classification

The name 'Unciala' directly references the uncial script tradition, a historical calligraphic hand used in early medieval manuscripts, placing it firmly in the display/historical category.

Languages

Latin

Tags

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