Brygada 1918
Google Fonts · Mateusz Machalski, Borys Kosmynka, Joanna Chyżyńska, Ania Wieluńska · 2020
A high-contrast serif revival steeped in early twentieth-century Polish typographic heritage, now extended across Cyrillic, Greek, and Latin scripts.
About
Brygada 1918 draws directly from typefaces used in interwar Poland, preserving their sharp, elegant contrast and authoritative presence. Its revival for the Google Fonts library extends the original design across three major scripts, making it a rare historically grounded choice with genuine multilingual breadth. It excels in editorial headers, cultural institutions, book covers, and any context demanding typographic weight and heritage.
Classification
Brygada 1918 is a revival of a pre-war Polish typeface originally designed for the 1918 Polish independence period, featuring high contrast, sharp serifs, and a dignified old-style character. It supports Cyrillic, Greek, and Latin scripts with broad weight coverage.